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What are the posterior compartments of the Leg?

Action ?
Nerve ?
1. Gastronemius
2. Soleus
3. Flexor Hallucis Longus
4. Flexor Digitorum Longus
5. Popliteus
6. Tibialis Posterior
What is hte action of the Gastrocnemius?
A= Plantar flexes Foot (at angle joint)
Flexes leg (at knee joint)
What is the orgin of the Gastrocnemius?

Insersion?
O= lateral and medial condyles of femur

I=Calcaneous
What is the origin and insersion of the Soleus?
O= head of fibula and medial border of tibia

I= Calcaneus
What is the action of the Soleus?
Plantar flexes foot and ankle joint
What is the origin of the Flexor Hallucis Longus?

Insersion?
O= distal 2/3 fibula
I= distal phalanx of great toe (hallux)
What is the action of the Flexor Hallucis Longus?
A= Plantar flexes foot
Flexes proximal and distal phalanx of great toe
What is the origin of the Flexor Digitorum Longus?

Insersion?
O= Posterior surface of Tibia

I= Distal phalanges of toes 2-5
What is the action of the FDL?
Plantar Flexes foot

Flexes proximal, mid, and distal phalanges of each toe
What flexes the 4 lateral toes?
Flexor Digitorum Longus
What flexes the KNEE and unlocks it after standing?
Popliteus
What is deep to gastrocnemius and soleus?
Tibilais Posterior
What flexes the big toe?
Flexor Hallucis Longus