MUSCLES OF THE POSTERIOR FASCIAL COMPARTMENT (SUPERFICIAL) Flashcards
1
Q
most superficial calf muscle
A
GASTROCNEMIUS
2
Q
ankle: PF; knee: flexion
A
GASTROCNEMIUS
3
Q
aka Freshman’s nerve
A
PLANTARIS
4
Q
commonly used in reconstructive surgery
A
PLANTARIS
5
Q
weak PF and knee flexor
A
PLANTARIS
6
Q
- powerful PF together with grastroc and plantaris
A
SOLEUS