Posterior Leg Muscles Flashcards by abby fisher

Q

gastrocnemius + calcaneal tendon

A

flex knee + plantar flex foot
tibial nerve

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Q

soleus

A

plantar flex foot
tibial nerve

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Q

plantaris

A

flex knee + plantar flex foot
tibial nerve

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Q

popliteus

A

flex knee + medially rotate tibia
tibial nerve

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Q

tibialis posterior

A

plantar flex + invert the foot
tibial nerve

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Q

flexor hallucis longus

A

plantar flex foot and flex hallux
tibial nerve

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Q

flexor digitorum longus

A

plantar flex foot + flex digits 2-5
tibial nerve

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