Leg and foot myology flashcards

Leg and foot origins and insertions

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Origin POPLITEUS[a]This muscle originates on the lateral condyle/femur.

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Insertion POPLITEUS[a]This muscle inserts on the proximal, posterior, medial tibia.

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Origin GASTROCNEMIUS[a]This muscle originates on the lateral and medial condyles/femur.

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Insertion GASTROCNEMIUS[a]This muscle inserts on the calcaneus via Achilles tendon (or tendo calcaneus).

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Origin PLANTARIS[a]This muscle originates on the lateral supracondylar line / femur.

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Insertion PLANTARIS[a]This muscle inserts on the calcaneus via Achilles tendon.

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Origin SOLEUS[a]This muscle originates on the soleal line / tibia, proximal fibula.

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Insertion SOLEUS[a]This muscle inserts on the calcaneus via Achilles tendon.

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Origin FLEXOR DIGITORUM LONGUS[a]This muscle originates on the Posterior tibial shaft.

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Insertion FLEXOR DIGITORUM LONGUS[a]This muscle inserts on the distal phalanges of four lateral toes on plantar surface.

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Origin FLEXOR HALLUCIS LONGUS[a]This muscle originates on the Posterior fibula.

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Insertion FLEXOR HALLUCIS LONGUS[a]This muscle inserts on the Distal phalanx of the great toe, plantar surface.

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Origin TIBIALIS POSTERIOR[a]This muscle originates on the Posterior tibia and fibula and interosseous membrane.

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Insertion TIBIALIS POSTERIOR[a]This insertion Tendon wraps behind the medial malleolus, onto the plantar surface of the foot and branches out into a number of tendons which attach to a number of tarsals and metatarsals.

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Origin PERONEUS LONGUS[a]This muscle originates on the proximal 2/3 of the fibula all the way to the head.

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Insertion PERONEUS LONGUS[a]This muscle inserts on the Plantar surface of base of metatarsal I and cuneiform I, lateral aspect of bones (tendon wraps behind the lateral malleolus).

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Origin PERONEUS BREVIS[a]This muscle originates on the lateral, distal fibula.

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Insertion PERONEUS BREVIS[a]This muscle insertion wraps behind lateral malleolus to insert on the lateral aspect of the tuberosity of 5th metatarsal.

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Origin TIBIALIS ANTERIOR[a]This muscle originates on the Anterolateral shaft of tibia, just lateral to anterior margin.

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Insertion TIBIALIS ANTERIOR[a]This muscle crosses the anteriomedial ankle to insert on the plantar surface of base of metatarsal I and cuneiform I.

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Origin EXTENSOR DIGITORUM LONGUS[a]This toe muscle originates on the anterior fibula, proximal.

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Insertion EXTENSOR DIGITORUM LONGUS[a]This muscle inserts on the dorsal surfaces, distal phalanges of the of the four lateral toes via the extensor expansions of the toes.

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Origin EXTENSOR HALLUCIS LONGUS[a]This toe muscle originates on the anterior distal fibula; interosseous membrane.

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Insertion EXTENSOR HALLUCIS LONGUS[a]This muscle inserts on the distal phalanx of great toe on dorsal surface.

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Origin PERONEUS TERTIUS[a]This muscle originates on the distal, anterior fibula.

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Insertion PERONEUS TERTIUS[a]This muscle inserts on the base of metatarsal V on the dorsal surface, tendon crosses in front of the medial malleolus.

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Leg and foot origins and insertions reversed

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Which muscle inserts on the base of metatarsal V on the dorsal surface, tendon crosses in front of the medial malleolus?[a] PERONEUS TERTIUS

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Which muscle originates on the distal, anterior fibula?[a] PERONEUS TERTIUS

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Which muscle inserts on the distal phalanx of great toe on dorsal surface?[a] EXTENSOR HALLUCIS LONGUS

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Which toe muscle originates on the anterior distal fibula; interosseous membrane?[a] EXTENSOR HALLUCIS LONGUS

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Which muscle inserts on the Dorsal surfaces, distal phalanges of the of the four lateral toes via the extensor expansions of the toes?[a] EXTENSOR DIGITORUM LONGUS

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Which toe muscle originates on the anterior fibula, proximal?[a] EXTENSOR DIGITORUM LONGUS

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Which muscle crosses the anteriomedial ankle to insert on the plantar surface of base of metatarsal I and cuneiform I?[a] TIBIALIS ANTERIOR

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Which muscle originates on the Anterolateral shaft of tibia, just lateral to tibial crest?[a] TIBIALIS ANTERIOR

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Which muscle insertion wraps behind lateral malleolus to insert on the lateral aspect of the tuberosity of 5th metatarsal?[a] PERONEUS BREVIS

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Which muscle originates on the Lateral, distal fibula?[a] PERONEUS BREVIS

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Which muscle inserts on the Plantar surface of base of metatarsal I and cuneiform I, lateral aspect of bones (tendon wraps behind the lateral malleolus)?[a] PERONEUS LONGUS

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Which muscle originates on the proximal 2/3 of the fibula all the way to the head?[a] PERONEUS LONGUS

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Which insertion Tendon wraps behind the medial malleolus, onto the plantar surface of the foot and branches out into a number of tendons which attach to a number of tarsals and metatarsals?[a] TIBIALIS POSTERIOR

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Which muscle originates on the Posterior tibia and fibula and interosseous membrane?[a] TIBIALIS POSTERIOR

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Which muscle inserts on the Distal phalanx of hallux, plantar surface?[a] FLEXOR HALLUCIS LONGUS

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Which muscle originates on the Posterior fibula?[a] FLEXOR HALLUCIS LONGUS

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Which muscle inserts on the Distal phalanges of four lateral toes on plantar surface?[a] FLEXOR DIGITORUM LONGUS

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Which muscle originates on the Posterior tibial shaft?[a] FLEXOR DIGITORUM LONGUS

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Which muscles insert on the Calcaneus via Achilles tendon?[a] SOLEUS, PLANTARIS, GASTROCNEMIUS

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Which muscle originates on the soleal line / tibia, proximal fibula?[a] SOLEUS

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Which muscle originates on the Lateral supracondylar line / femur?[a] PLANTARIS

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Which muscle originates on the Lateral and medial condyles/femur?[a] GASTROCNEMIUS

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Which muscle inserts on the Proximal, posterior, medial tibia?[a] POPLITEUS

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Which muscle originates on the Lateral condyle/femur?[a] POPLITEUS

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Leg and foot actions

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Action of EXTENSOR DIGITORUM LONGUS[a]This muscle does dorsiflexion, extension of the toes, and eversion.

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What are peroneus longus and tibialis anterior muscles known for?[a]These muscles form the stirrup supporting the arches of the foot.

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Action of extensor hallucis longus[a]Dorsiflexion and extension of the great toe, and inversion.

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Action of peroneus tertius[a]dorsiflexion and eversion

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Action of TIBIALIS ANTERIOR[a]This muscle does dorsiflexion and inversion.

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Action of PERONEUS LONGUS[a]This muscle does plantarflexion and eversion.

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Action of peroneus brevis[a]plantarflexion and eversion

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Action of GASTROCNEMIUS[a]This muscle does knee flexion and ankle plantarflexion.

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Action of popliteus[a]medial rotation of the tibia on the femur to allow for knee flexion

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Action of Plantaris[a]weak plantarflexion and knee flexion

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Action of SOLEUS[a]This muscle does plantarflexion only.

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Action of FLEXOR DIGITORUM LONGUS[a]This muscle does Plantarflexion, flexion of toes and inversion.

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Action of flexor hallucis longus[a]flexion of the great toe, plantarflexion, and inversion

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Action of tibialis posterior[a]plantarflexion and inversion

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Leg and foot actions reversed

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Which muscle does plantarflexion and inversion?[a]tibialis posterior

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Which muscle does flexion of the great toe, plantarflexion, and inversion?[a]flexor hallucis longus

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Which muscle does Plantarflexion, flexion of toes and inversion?[a]FLEXOR DIGITORUM LONGUS

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Which muscle does plantarflexion only?[a]SOLEUS

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Which muscle does weak plantarflexion and knee flexion?[a]Plantaris

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Which muscle does medial rotation of the tibia on the femur (lat rot of femur on tibia) to allow for knee flexion?[a]popliteus

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Which muscle does knee flexion and ankle plantarflexion?[a]GASTROCNEMIUS

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Which muscles do plantarflexion and eversion?[a]peroneus brevis and longus

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Which muscle does dorsiflexion and inversion?[a]TIBIALIS ANTERIOR

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Which muscle does dorsiflexion and eversion?[a]peroneus tertius

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Which muscle does dorsiflexion and extension of the great toe, and inversion?[a]extensor hallucis longus

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Which muscles form the stirrup supporting the arches of the foot?[a]peroneus longus and tibialis anterior

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Which muscle does dorsiflexion, extension of the toes, and eversion?[a]EXTENSOR DIGITORUM LONGUS

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