PES Exam 2 Muscles Flashcards
Tibialis Anterior Origin:
Upper 2/3 of the anterior surface of the tibia
Tibialis Anterior Insertion:
Medial cuneiform of the first metatarsal
Tibialis Anterior Function:
Dorsiflexion and inversion
Tibialis Posterior Origin:
Interosseous Membrane of the tibia and fibula
Tibialis Posterior Insertion:
Navicular, with slips to cuneiform; cuboid; metatarsals 2-4
Tibialis Posterior Function:
Adducts and inverts foot
Soleus Origin:
tibia and fibula shafts
Soleus Insertion:
Achilles tendon into calcaneus
Soleus Function:
plantar flexion
Gastrocnemius Origin (Medial):
Medial Femoral Condyle
Gastrocnemius Insertion:
Achilles tendon into calcaneus
Gastrocnemius Function:
Powerful plantar flexor
Gastrocnemius Origin (Lateral)
Lateral Femoral Condyle
Vastus Intermedius Origin:
Anterior and Lateral Surfaces of the femoral shaft
Vastus Intermedius Insertion:
Common quadriceps tendon then tibial tuberosity via the patellar ligament