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Insertions/Origins
100

This bony landmark is distal to the patella

Tibial Tuberosity

100

What is the popliteus' special job?

Unlock the knee

100

The gastrocnemius blends into what connective tissue halfway down the leg?

Calcaneal (Achilles) tendon

200

This bone articulates with the tibia and fibula

Talus
200

What joint does the Soleus move?

Ankle

200

Name the connective tissue that runs between the tibia and the fibula.

Interosseus Membrane

300

What two bony landmarks help isolate the fibularis longus and brevis bellies from other muscles

Head of the fibula and lateral malleolus

300

How do the contractions of the soleus assist the body's vascular system?

Return blood from the legs to the heart.

300

Name the 2 insertions of the Fibularis (Peroneus) Longus.

Base of first metatarsal and medial cuneform

400

What bony landmark is the attachment site for the following: 

Biceps Femoris, lateral collateral ligament, and part of the soleus

Head of the fibula

400

Balancing on one foot contracts what group of muscles?

Extensors

400

Name the insertions of the Tibialis Posterior.

All 5 tarsal bones, and the base of the second through fifth metatarsals.

500

The flexor retinaculum is located between what two bony landmarks?

Medial malleolus and medial calcaneus

500

What muscles do you use to scrape the mud off the inside of your shoe?

Fibularis (or peroneus) longus and brevis

500

Name the insertions of the extensor digitorum brevis?

Second through fifth toes via the extensor digitorum longus tendons