Note
Studied by 121 peopleNoteStudied by 33 peopleNoteStudied by 18 peopleNoteStudied by 13 peopleNoteStudied by 11 peopleNoteStudied by 80 peopleO and I Quiz #6 - fibularis longus to plantaris
Lateral Compartment of the Leg | ||||
Muscle | Origin | Insertion | Action | Innervation |
Fibularis (peroneus) longus | 1. Head of fibula | 1. Base of 1st metatarsal 2. 1st cuneiform | 1. Eversion 2. Plantarflexion | Superficial fibular (peroneal) |
Fibularis (peroneus) brevis | Lower lateral surface of fibula | Tuberosity on base of 5th metatarsal | ||
Posterior (Superficial) Compartment of the Leg
Muscle
Gastrocnemius
Origin
1. Medial head: Posterior medial condyle of femur
2. Lateral head: Posterior lateral condyle of femur
Insertion
Action
1. Plantarflexion 2. Knee flexion
Innervation
Calcaneal tuberosity via Achilles' tendon
Tibial
Soleus
Plantaris
1. Soleal line of tibia
2. Posterior upper fibula
3. Interosseous membrane
Lateral supracondylar line of femur
Calcaneal tuberosity on medial side of Achilles' tendon
Plantarflexion
1. Plantarflexion (weak)
2. Knee flexion (very weak)
NoteStudied by 121 peopleNoteStudied by 33 peopleNoteStudied by 18 peopleNoteStudied by 13 peopleNoteStudied by 11 peopleNoteStudied by 80 people