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11 Cards in this Set
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what are the muscles of the superficial-posterior leg compartment |
gastrocnemius and soleus |
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how many joints does gastrocnemius cover |
two joints (knee and ankle) |
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how many joints does soleus cover |
one joint (ankle) |
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proximal attachment of gastrocnemius |
distal part of posterior femur (lateral and medial condyles) |
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distal attachment of gastrocnemius |
calcaneus |
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proximal attachment of soleus |
proximal fibual and tibia |
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distal attachment of soleus |
calcaneus |
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what is the action of both muscles |
plantarflexion at the ankle |
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what is the function of gastrocnemius |
flexion of the knee, which makes it a synergist of the hamstring |
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what is the innervation of the superficial-posterior leg compartment |
tibial nerve |
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what muscle helps maintain balance |
soleus |
