Calves Flashcards by PTIC 98 2019

Q

Name the 3 muscles in the calves?

A

Soleus, gastrocnemius, tibilias anterior

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Q

Origin of the soleus?

A

Posterior head of fibula

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Q

Insertion of the soleus?

A

Calconeus through the achilles tendon

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Q

Action of the soleus?

A

Plantar flexion

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Q

Origin of the gastrocnemius?

A

Femur

Medial and lateral condyler

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Insertion of the gastrocnemius?

A

Calconeus through the achilles tendon

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Action of the gastrocnemius?

A

Plantar flexion

Knee flexion

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Origin of the tibilias anterior?

A

The tibia

Anterior Superior Tibia

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Insertion of the tibilias anterior?

A

Tarsals

1 st metatarsal and ciniform

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Action of the tibilias anterior?

A

Dorsi flexion and inversion

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