Posterior Leg - Block 6

Muscle Names

100

This muscle originates on the ischial tuberosity. It inserts on the proximal, medial shaft of the tibia. It helps to flex the knee.

Semitendinosus

200

This muscle is part of the adductor group. It originates at the inferior ramus of the pubis and inserts at the pectineal line & medial lip of the linea aspera. 

Adductor Brevis

300

This knee flexor muscle originates in two spots. The Long head originates at the ischial tuberosity and the short head originates at the lateral lip of the linea aspera. The insertion is the head of the fibula. 

Bicep Femoris

400

This muscle is deep to the semitendinosus. A way to differentiate the two is semitendinosus has a "T" for top and this has a "B" for bottom.

Semimembranosus

500

5 muscles make up the Adductor group are the adductor Longus, adductor Brevis, Pectineus, and these two. A way to remember these are "Little Baby Pigs Get Milk".

Gracillis and adductor Magnus

Origins

100

The Plantaris originates at the ________ of the femur

Suracondyle

200

The Satorius muscle originates on the ASIS which stands for this 

Anterior Superior Iliac Spine

300

True or false: The Gastrocnemius originates on the condyles of the femur on the anterior surfaces.

Fase - The posterior surfaces

400

The rectus femoris, originates on the ______________(4 words)

Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine (AIIS)

500

This quad muscles originates at the anterior & lateral shaft of the femur

Vastus Intermedius

Insertions

100

The soleus inserts at the calcaneus via the calcaneal tendon. Commonly referred to as this tendon.

Achilles Tendon

200

At which tarsal bones does the tibialis posterior insert?

All 5 tarsal bones

300

Which 3 quad muscles insert at the tibial tuberosity via the patella and patellar ligament to extend the knee.

Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis Vastus intermedius

400

This adductor muscle's only insertion is the medial lip of the linea aspera.

Adductor Longus

500

The Gastrocnemius inserts at the ____________ via the calcaneal tendon.

calcaneus

Bony Landmarks

100

This thinner, lateral bone of the lower leg provides muscle attachment and helps form the ankle, unlike its larger neighbor, the tibia.

Fibula

200

This bone, also known as the heel bone, is the largest of the seven tarsal bones and is a key attachment point for the Achilles tendon.

Calcaneus 

300

This prominent bony landmark on the distal end of the femur, which is larger than its lateral counterpart, serves as a key attachment point for the tibial collateral ligament and the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle. The adductor tubercle, a smaller projection, sits just above its superior margin

Medial Epicondyle of the Femur

400

I am the prominent lateral point of the distal femur that provides attachment for the fibular collateral ligament, the popliteus muscle, and a head of the gastrocnemius muscle

Lateral Epicondyle of the Femur

500

Often the site of a fracture, this non-weight-bearing calf bone has a distinct "head" near the knee and a prominent "lateral malleolus" at the ankle.

Fibula

Tendons & Ligaments

100

This strongest & thickest tendon in the human body, connecting the calf muscles to the heel bone

Achilles Tendon

200

The lateral side of the ankle is stabilized by a complex of three main ligaments, which connect the fibula (the smaller lower leg bone that forms the outer ankle bump) to the talus and calcaneus (heel bone).

Anterior Talofibular ligament (ATFL), Calcaneofibular ligament (CFL), and Posterior Talofibular Ligament (PTFL) 

300

This is technically a thick band of fascia, but often grouped with ligaments/tendons for functional purposes.

IT Band (Iliotibial Band)

400

This is a general term for this ligament, more specific ones exist such as the plantar calcaneonavicular

Calcaneal Ligaments

500

This refers to the dorsal ligaments and other structures on the top of the foot

Dorsal Surface of the Foot