Muscle
What muscle inserts at the calcaneus via the calcaneal tendon?
Soleus
What is the origin of the gastrocnemius?
Condyles of the Femur
What muscle inserts at the proximal, posterior aspect of the tibia?
Popliteus
What is the action of both the fibularis longus & brevis?
Evert the foot, plantar flex the ankle.
How can you tell the difference between a tendon and ligament?
Explore the ligaments, attachments, and variable tension
What muscle inserts at the proximal, posterior aspect of the tibia?
Popliteus
What is the origin of the plantaris?
Lateral supracondyle line of femur, post
What is the insertion of the tibialis anterior?
Medial cuniform and base of first metatarsal
What is the action of the abductor digiti minimi?
To flex the 5th toe and assist to abduct.
What is a broad flat tendon?
Aponeurosis
What muscle inserts on the adjacent surfaces of all metatarsals?
Dorsal interossei
What is the origin of the extensor digitorum brevis?
Dorsal surface of the calcaneus.
A muscles connective tissue layers merge at either end of the muscle forming a strong _____ ?
Tendon
Where on the leg can the plantaris be found?
Connects at the back of the knee and attaches at the ankle
What is the name of the muscle that resists an action?
Antagonist