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4 Cards in this Set
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gastrocnemius |
- medial and lateral head - plantarflexion of foot @ ankle - flexion of leg @ knee - most posterior superficial leg muscle |
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plantaris |
- thin muscle b/w gastrocnemius & soleus - flexion of leg @ knee - plantarflexion of foot @ ankle |
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soleus |
- consists of ST muscle fibers - plantarflexion of foot @ ankle - leads w/ gastrocnemius to form calcaneus or achilles tendon |
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popliteus |
unlocks the knee from a fully extended position |
