Tendons

Question 1

Calcaneal tendon

Answer 1

ORIGIN: Gastrocnemius; the soleus; the plantaris
INSERTION: Calcaneus bone

Question 2

Iliotibial Band

Answer 2

ORIGIN: Anterior superior iliac spine and anterior part of the iliac crest
INSERTION: Lateral condyle of the tibia

Question 3

Cranial aponeurosis

Answer 3

Intermediate section of the occipitofrontalis muscle. lies between the occipitalis muscle and frontalis muscle.

Question 4

LInea Alba

Answer 4

Fibrous raph that runs down the midline of the abdomen from xiphoid process to the pubic symphysis and is formed from the convergence of the aponeurosis of the abdominal muscles.

Question 5

Palmar aponeurosis

Answer 5

small triangular membrane covering the tendons and muscles of the palm. Consist of longitudinal fibers and transverse fibers.