Posterior Leg Flashcards
1
Q
superficial muscle with two parts just below knee?
A
gastroceminus
2
Q
superficial muscle which is a powerful one?
A
soleus
3
Q
superficial muscle made of long thin belly and tendon?
A
plantaris
4
Q
role of the superficial muscles?
A
ankle plantar flexion
5
Q
deep muscle deepest to the popliteal fossa?
A
popliteus
6
Q
deep flexor of big toe
A
flexor hallicus longus
7
Q
deep flexor of toes
A
flexor digitorum longus
8
Q
deep tibia muscle
A
tibialis posterior
9
Q
role of deep muscles?
A
plantar flexion ankle and toe flexion
10
Q
nerve interaction of all posterior muscles
A
tibial nerve
