Posterior Compartment of Leg (Superficial) Flashcards
1
Q
Gastrocnemius Origin
A
medial head: posterior medial condyle of femur
Lateral head: posterior lateral condyle of femur
2
Q
Gastroc insertion
A
calcaneal tuberosity via Achilles’ tendon
3
Q
gastroc action
A
plantarflexion
knee flexion
4
Q
gastroc innervation
A
tibial
5
Q
soleus origin
A
soleal line of tibia
posterior upper fibula
interosseous membrane
6
Q
soleus insertion
A
calcaneal tuberosity via Achilles’ tendon
7
Q
soleus action
A
plantarflexion
8
Q
soleus innervation
A
tibial
9
Q
plantaris origin
A
lateral supracondylar line of femur
10
Q
plantaris insertion
A
calcaneal tuberosity on medial side of Achilles’ tendon
11
Q
plantaris action
A
plantarflexion (weak)
12
Q
plantaris innervation
A
tibial