muscles of the posterior compartement of leg Flashcards
1
Q
gastrocnemius origin
A
medial and lateral condyles of femur
2
Q
gastrocnemius insertion
A
calcaneus
3
Q
gastrocnemius action
A
plantarflexes ankle, flexes knee
4
Q
gastrocnemius nerve supply
A
tibial nerve
5
Q
tibial nerve sensory area(s)
A
posterior leg, lateral surface of foot, sole of foot
6
Q
plantaris origin
A
posterior femur above lateral condyle
7
Q
plantaris insertion
A
calcaneous
8
Q
plantaris action
A
plantarflexes ankle, flexes knee
9
Q
plantaris nerve supply
A
tibial nerve
10
Q
soleus origin
A
posterior tibia + fibula, interossious membrane
11
Q
soleus insertion
A
calcaneous
12
Q
soleus action
A
plantarflexes ankle
13
Q
soleus nerve supply
A
tibial nerve
14
Q
what muscles make up the ‘achilles’ heel
A
gastrocnemius, plantaris, soleus
15
Q
flexor digitorum longus origin
A
posterior tibia + fibula, interosseous membrane
