Superficial posterior thigh Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Gastrocnemius origin?
A
Med- post surface of femur sup to med condyle
Lat- lateral condyle of femur
2
Q
what is the Soleus origin?
A
post surface fibula, head of fibula, med post
border of tibia on soleal line
3
Q
what is the Plantaris origin?
A
lat supracondylar line of femur, oblique
popliteal ligament
4
Q
what do all of the superficial posterior leg muscles have in common?
A
all insert into the calcaneal tendon and all are innervated by the tibial nerve S1 S2
