posterior lower leg: triceps surae Flashcards
superficial layer
1
Q
gastrocnemius: pa
A
medial head: popliteal surface of femur
lateral head: lateral femoral condyle
2
Q
gastrocnemius: da
A
calcaneus (via achilles tendon)
3
Q
gastrocnemius: nerve
A
tibial nerve S1, S2
4
Q
gastrocnemius: muscle action
A
ankle plantar flexion when knee is extended
raises heel during walking
knee flexion
5
Q
soleus: pa
A
posterior fibula
soleal line and medial tibia
tendinous arch between the bony attachments
MS. PT
medial tibial
soleal line
posterior fibula
tendinous arch between the bony attachments
6
Q
soleus: da
A
calcaneus via achilles tendon
7
Q
soleus: nerve
A
tibial nerve S1, S2
8
Q
soleus: ma
A
ankle plantar flexion independent of knee position
ankle stabilization