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14 Cards in this Set
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Semimembranosus |
Origin : ischial tuberosity Insertion : medial condyle of tibia, lateral condyle of femur Action : extends thigh, flexes knee, medially rotates leg |
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Semitendinosus |
Origin : ischial tuberosity Insertion : medial aspect of upper tibial tract Action : extends thigh, flexes knee, medially rotates leg |
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Biceps femoris long head |
Origin : ischial tuberosity Insertion : head of fibula and lateral condyle of tibia Action : extends thigh laterally rotates leg, flexes knee |
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Biceps femoris short head |
Origin : linea aspera distal femur Insertion : head of fibula and lateral condyle of tibia Action : extends thigh laterally rotates leg, flexes knee |
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Extensor digitorum longus |
Origin : lateral condyle of tibia Insertion : tendon inserts into middle and distal phalanges 2-5 Action : prime mover of toe extention |
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Extensor hallucis longus |
Origin : anteromedial shaft of fibula Insertion : distal phalanx of great toe Action : extends great toe |
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Tibialis anterior |
Origin : lateral condyle and upper 2/3 of tibia Insertion : first cuneiform and metatarsal 1 Action : prime mover of dorsoflexion, inverts foot, longitudinal arch support |
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Fibularis brevis |
Origin : Distal portion of fibula shaft Insertion : behind lateral malleolus to proximal end of metatarsal 5 Action : plantar flexes and everts foot |
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Fibularis longus |
Origin : head of fibula Insertion : underfoot to metatarsal 1 and medium cuneiform Action : plantar flexes and everts foot, keeps foot flat on ground |
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Popliteus |
Origin : Lateral condyle of femur (and lateral meniscus Insertion : proximal tibia Action : flexes / rotates leg medially to unlock extended knee |
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Flexor digitorum longus |
Origin : posterior surface of tibia Insertion : distal phalanges of toes 2-5 Action : flexes toes, plantar flexes and inverts foot |
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Tibialis posterior |
Origin : superior portion of tibia and fibula Insertion : tendon passes behind medial malleolus and under arch, metatarsals Action : prime mover of foot extention |
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Soleus |
Origin : proximal tibia and fibula Insertion : calcaneus via achilles tendon Action : plantar flexion (walking) |
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Gastrocnemis |
Origin : two heads, medial and lateral condyles of femur Insertion : calcaneus via achilles tendon Action : plantar flexion when knee is extended |
