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13 Cards in this Set
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What are the posterior compartments of the Leg?
Action ? Nerve ? |
1. Gastronemius
2. Soleus 3. Flexor Hallucis Longus 4. Flexor Digitorum Longus 5. Popliteus 6. Tibialis Posterior |
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What is hte action of the Gastrocnemius?
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A= Plantar flexes Foot (at angle joint)
Flexes leg (at knee joint) |
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What is the orgin of the Gastrocnemius?
Insersion? |
O= lateral and medial condyles of femur
I=Calcaneous |
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What is the origin and insersion of the Soleus?
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O= head of fibula and medial border of tibia
I= Calcaneus |
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What is the action of the Soleus?
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Plantar flexes foot and ankle joint
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What is the origin of the Flexor Hallucis Longus?
Insersion? |
O= distal 2/3 fibula
I= distal phalanx of great toe (hallux) |
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What is the action of the Flexor Hallucis Longus?
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A= Plantar flexes foot
Flexes proximal and distal phalanx of great toe |
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What is the origin of the Flexor Digitorum Longus?
Insersion? |
O= Posterior surface of Tibia
I= Distal phalanges of toes 2-5 |
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What is the action of the FDL?
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Plantar Flexes foot
Flexes proximal, mid, and distal phalanges of each toe |
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What flexes the 4 lateral toes?
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Flexor Digitorum Longus
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What flexes the KNEE and unlocks it after standing?
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Popliteus
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What is deep to gastrocnemius and soleus?
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Tibilais Posterior
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What flexes the big toe?
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Flexor Hallucis Longus
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