The lower leg Flashcards
Name this muscle and tendon
The tibialis anterior muscle and “ “tendon is the front (anterior) muscle of the tibia or shin bone.
What actions does this muscle perfrom? (2)
- It acts to lift up (dorsiflex) and
- invert the foot.
Where does the tibialis anterior muscle originate and insert?
The tibialis anterior originates from the top of the tibia and inserts on the first metatarsal of the foot.
Name this muscle
The gatrocnemius
Gastrocnemius in Latin means? The gastrocnemius is the _____ calf muscle.
the belly of the leg and is the main calf muscle
What is the gastrocnemius’s functions? (3)
- It is used to point the foot (plantar flexion),
- lift the body onto the toes
- It also assists in knee flexion.
Where does the gastrocnemius originate?
The gastrocnemius originates at the bottom of the femur (medial and lateral condyles)
Where does the gastrocnemius insert?
and inserts on the calcaneous (the heel bone)
What is this muscle called and where is it located?
the soleus and it is placed beneath the gastrocnemius
What is the main function of the soleus?
plantar flexion (points the foot)
Where does the soleus originate?
The soleus originates at the top of the tibia and fibula
Where does the soleus insert?
inserts onto the heel bone
