Posterior leg Flashcards
Tibilais Posterior
O: Tibia; Proximal fibula
I: Tarsal bones, Metatarsals 2-4
A: Plantarflexion, Inversion of foot
I: Tibial nerve
Flexor digitorum longus
O: Tibia
I: Distal phalanges of digits 2-5
A: Flexion of distal phalanges of digits 2-5; Plantarflexion of foot
I: Tibial nerve
Flexor hallucis longus
O: Distal Fibula
I: Distal phalanx of digit 1
A: Flexion of distal phalanx of digit 1; Plantarflexion of foot
I: Tibial Nerve
Popliteus
O: Lateral condyle of femur
I: Proximal Tibia
A: Flexion of the Knee
I: Tibial nerve
Plantaris
O: Supracondylar ridge of femur
I: Calcaneus; Achilles tendon
A: Flexion of knee; Plantarflexion of foot
I: Tibial nerve
Gastrocnemius
O: (medial head) Medial femoral condyle; (lateral head) Lateral femoral condyle
I: Calcaneus; Achilles tendon
A: Tibial nerve
I:Flexion of knee; Plantarflexion of foot
Soleus
O: Fibular head; Tibia
I: Calcaneus; Achilles tendon
A: Plantarflexion of foot
I: Tibial nerve