superficial posterior compartment of the leg Flashcards
1
Q
gastrocnemius (origin)
A
posterior femur
just prox to medial and lateral condyles
2
Q
gastrocnemius (insertion)
A
calcaneal tuberosity through calcaneal tendon
3
Q
gastrocnemius (action)
A
PF ankle
flex knee if open chain
4
Q
gastrocnemius (nerve)
A
tibial nerve
5
Q
plantaris (origin)
A
lateral femoral epicondyle
6
Q
plantaris (insertion)
A
calcaneus anteromedial to calcaneal tendon
7
Q
plantaris (action)
A
weak PF ankle
weak flex knee open chain
8
Q
plantaris (nerve)
A
tibial nerve
9
Q
soleus (origin)
A
soleal line of tibia
post surface of upper 1/3 of tibia
prox 1/3 post fibula
10
Q
soleus (insertion)
A
calcaneus through calcaneal tendon
11
Q
soleus (action)
A
flex ankle
12
Q
soleus (nerve)
A
tibial nerve
