Posterior Leg

Question 1

Gastrocnemius

Answer 1

O: Popliteal surface of Femur (M & L condyles)

I: Calcaneal tuberosity via calcaneal tendon

Inn: Tibial N.

BS: Popliteal A.,Genicular Arteries

A: Plantarflex ankle, raise heels, flex leg at knee

Question 2

Soleus

Answer 2

O: Posteroinferior Tibia, Soleal line of Tibia, Posterior Fibular Head

I: Calcaneal tuberosity via calcaneal tendon

Inn: Tibial N.

BS: Popliteal A., Posterior Tibial A., Fibular A.

A: Plantarflex ankle, steady leg on foot

Question 3

Plantaris

Answer 3

O: Lateral supracondylar line of femur

I: Calcaneal tuberosity via Plantaris Tendon

Inn: Tibial N.

BS: Popliteal A. & Posterior Tibial A.

A: plantarflex ankle, flex leg at knee

Question 4

Popliteus

Answer 4

**upside down

O: Posterosuperior Tibia

I: Lateral condyle of Femur, Lateral meniscus

Inn: Tibial N.

BS: Popliteal A. and Genicular Arteries

A: Unlocks knee, laterall rotates femur, flex leg at knee

Question 5

Flexor Hallucis Longus

Answer 5

O: inferoposterior Fibula, interosseous membrane

I: Distal phalanx of 1st digit

Inn: Tibial N.

BS: Posterior Tibial A., Fibular A.

A: Flex great toe at all joints, plantarflex ankle, support arch

Question 6

Flexor Digitorum Longus

Answer 6

O: posteromedial inferior Tibia

I: Distal Phalanx of lateral 4 digits

Inn: Tibial N.

BS: Posterior Tibial A.

A: Flex lateral 4 digits, plantar flex ankle, supports arch

Question 7

Tibialis Posterior

Answer 7

O: Interosseous membrane, Posterior Tibia/ Fibula

I: Navicular, Cuboid, Cuneiform, 2-4 metatarsals (plantar side)

Inn: Tibial N.

BS: Anterior and Posterior Tibial Arteries, Fibular A.

A: Plantarflex ankle,invert foot, supports arch