Superficial Compartment Of Posterior Leg Flashcards
1
Q
What are the muscles of superficial compartment of posterior leg? (3)
A
Gastrocnemius, soleus, plantaris
2
Q
What are they all innervated by?
A
Tibial nerve
3
Q
Origin of gastrocnemius
A
Lateral head= lateral femoral condyle
Medial head= medial femoral condyle
4
Q
Insertion of gastrocnemius
A
Calcaneal tendon inserts onto calcaneus
5
Q
Action of gastrocnemius
A
Plantarflexion at ankle, flexion at knee
6
Q
Origin of soleus
A
Soleal line of tibia and proximal fibula
7
Q
Insertion of soleus
A
Calcaneal tendon inserts onto calcaneus
8
Q
Action of soleus
A
Plantarflexion of foot at ankle
9
Q
Origin of plantaris
A
Lateral supracondylar line of femur
10
Q
Insertion of plantaris
A
Calcaneal tendon inserts onto calcaneus
11
Q
Action of plantaris
A
Plantarflexion at ankle, flexion at knee
