Posterior Leg Flashcards
1
Q
superficial muscles
A
gastrocnemius
soleus
plantaris
2
Q
action of the superficial muscle group?
A
plantarflex ankle (extension of the ankle)
3
Q
innervation of the superficial muscle group
A
tibial nerve (S1, 2)
4
Q
deep muscles
A
popliteus
flexor hallucis longus
flexor digitorum longus
tibialis posterior
5
Q
action of the deep muscles
A
flexor of toes plantarflex ankle (extension of ankle)
6
Q
innervation of the deep group
A
tibial nerve (S1, S2)
7
Q
what of the leg reaches the sole of the foot by passing posterior to the medial malleolus and deep to flexor retinaculum?
A
tibialis posterior flexor digitorum longus posterior tibial artery tibial nerve flexor hallucis longus
(Tom Dick ANd Harry)
