This bony landmark is distal to the patella
Tibial Tuberosity
What is the popliteus' special job?
Unlock the knee
The gastrocnemius blends into what connective tissue halfway down the leg?
Calcaneal (Achilles) tendon
This bone articulates with the tibia and fibula
What joint does the Soleus move?
Ankle
Name the connective tissue that runs between the tibia and the fibula.
Interosseus Membrane
What two bony landmarks help isolate the fibularis longus and brevis bellies from other muscles
Head of the fibula and lateral malleolus
How do the contractions of the soleus assist the body's vascular system?
Return blood from the legs to the heart.
Name the 2 insertions of the Fibularis (Peroneus) Longus.
Base of first metatarsal and medial cuneform
What bony landmark is the attachment site for the following:
Biceps Femoris, lateral collateral ligament, and part of the soleus
Head of the fibula
Balancing on one foot contracts what group of muscles?
Extensors
Name the insertions of the Tibialis Posterior.
All 5 tarsal bones, and the base of the second through fifth metatarsals.
The flexor retinaculum is located between what two bony landmarks?
Medial malleolus and medial calcaneus
What muscles do you use to scrape the mud off the inside of your shoe?
Fibularis (or peroneus) longus and brevis
Name the insertions of the extensor digitorum brevis?
Second through fifth toes via the extensor digitorum longus tendons