posterior superficial lower leg Flashcards
1
Q
innervation
A
tibial N
2
Q
gastrocnemius origin and insertion
A
o - posterior medial and lateral femoral condyles
i - calcaneal tendon
3
Q
gastrocnemius actions
A
-plantarflex ankle
-flex knee
4
Q
soleus origin and insertion
A
o - posterior tibia and head of fibula
i - calcaneal tendon
5
Q
soleus actions
A
plantarflex ankle
6
Q
plantaris origin and insertion
A
o - posterior lateral femoral condyle
i - medial calcaneal tendon
7
Q
plantaris actions
A
weak
-plantarflex ankle
-flex knee
8
Q
popliteus origin and insertion
A
o - posterior lateral femoral condyle
i - posterior proximal tibia
9
Q
popliteus action
A
initiates knee flexion
