T2Q1 Posterior Leg, Muscles Flashcards
gastrocnemius: action!
plantar flexion
soleus: action!
plantar flexion
plantaris: action!
plantar flexes foot
Flexor Digitorum Longus: action!
plantar flexes digits 2-5
Tibialis Posterior: action!
inverts foot
flexor hallucis longus: action!
plantar flexes great toe
popliteus: action!
unlocks the knee
popliteus: innervation
tibial nerve (unlocking)
flexor digitorum longus: innervation
tibial nerve (plantar flexion of toes)
flexor hallucis longus: innervation
tibial nerve (plantar flexion of great toe)
plantaris: innervation
tibial nerve (plantarflexion)
tibialis posterior: innervation
tibial nerve (inversion)
gastrocnemius: innervation
tibial nerve (plantar flexion)
soleus: innervation
tibial nerve (plantar flexion)
gastrocnemius: o/i
o: femoral condyles
i: calcaneal tendon