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What are the 3 muscles of the superficial posterior compartment of the leg from superficial to deep?
What are the 3 muscles of the superficial posterior compartment of the leg from superficial to deep?
The gastrocnemius, the soleus, and the plantaris.
What is the origin of the gastrocnemius?
What is the origin of the gastrocnemius?
Medial and lateral supracondylar ridges.
What is the insertion of the gastrocnemius?
What is the insertion of the gastrocnemius?
Tendon expansion into middle posterior surface of calcaneus.
What is the action of the gastrocnemius muscle?
What is the action of the gastrocnemius muscle?
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Which is an important function (not action) of the gastrocnemius?
Which is an important function (not action) of the gastrocnemius?
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What nerve innervates the gastrocnemius, and what is its primary myotome?
What nerve innervates the gastrocnemius, and what is its primary myotome?
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Which muscle of the superficial posterior compartment of the shank is biarticular?
Which muscle of the superficial posterior compartment of the shank is biarticular?
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What action can a muscle perform if it is considered an 'anti-gravity' muscle?
What action can a muscle perform if it is considered an 'anti-gravity' muscle?
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What is the origin of the soleus muscle?
What is the origin of the soleus muscle?
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What is the insertion of the soleus muscle?
What is the insertion of the soleus muscle?
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What is the action of the soleus?
What is the action of the soleus?
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What nerve innervates the soleus, and what is its primary myotome?
What nerve innervates the soleus, and what is its primary myotome?
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What is the origin of the plantaris muscle?
What is the origin of the plantaris muscle?
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What is the insertion of the plantaris muscle?
What is the insertion of the plantaris muscle?
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What is the action of the plantaris muscle?
What is the action of the plantaris muscle?
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What nerve innervates the plantaris muscle, and what is its primary myotome?
What nerve innervates the plantaris muscle, and what is its primary myotome?
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Which muscle of the superficial posterior compartment of the shank is important for surgery, and why?
Which muscle of the superficial posterior compartment of the shank is important for surgery, and why?
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What muscle is the extensor digitorum longus analogous to in the upper extremity?
What muscle is the extensor digitorum longus analogous to in the upper extremity?
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What is the origin of the extensor digitorum longus muscle?
What is the origin of the extensor digitorum longus muscle?
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What is the insertion of the extensor digitorum longus?
What is the insertion of the extensor digitorum longus?
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What is the action of the extensor digitorum longus?
What is the action of the extensor digitorum longus?
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What nerve innervates the extensor digitorum longus, and what is the muscle's primary myotome?
What nerve innervates the extensor digitorum longus, and what is the muscle's primary myotome?
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What muscle is the peroneus tertius analogous to in the upper extremity?
What muscle is the peroneus tertius analogous to in the upper extremity?
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What is the origin of the peroneus tertius?
What is the origin of the peroneus tertius?
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What is the insertion of the peroneus tertius?
What is the insertion of the peroneus tertius?
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What is the action of the peroneus tertius?
What is the action of the peroneus tertius?
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What nerve innervates the peroneus tertius muscle, and what is its primary myotome?
What nerve innervates the peroneus tertius muscle, and what is its primary myotome?
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What is the origin of the tibialis posterior?
What is the origin of the tibialis posterior?
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What is the insertion of the tibialis posterior?
What is the insertion of the tibialis posterior?
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What is the action of the tibialis posterior?
What is the action of the tibialis posterior?
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What nerve innervates the tibialis posterior, and is its primary myotome(s)?
What nerve innervates the tibialis posterior, and is its primary myotome(s)?
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Study Notes
Superficial Posterior Compartment Muscles
- Three muscles: gastrocnemius, soleus, plantaris.
- Gastrocnemius originates from medial and lateral supracondylar ridges.
- Gastrocnemius inserts via tendon into the middle posterior surface of the calcaneus.
- Gastrocnemius actions: plantarflexion, slight inversion of foot, and knee flexion.
- Important function of gastrocnemius: stability of the knee.
- Innervated by the tibial nerve (S2).
- Gastrocnemius is a biarticular muscle, affecting both the ankle and knee joints.
Soleus Muscle
- Originates from the proximal, posterior surface of fibula and tibia.
- Inserts into the calcaneal tendon, forming the posterior aspect of the leg.
- Soleus primarily plantarflexes the foot.
- Innervated by the tibial nerve (S2).
Plantaris Muscle
- Originates from the lateral condyle of the femur.
- Inserts at the posterior, medial calcaneus or via the calcaneal tendon.
- Action includes weak plantarflexion of the ankle and knee flexion.
- Innervated by the tibial nerve (S2).
- Plantaris can be harvested for surgical purposes due to its minor role in function.
Anterior Compartment Muscles
- Extensor digitorum longus is analogous to the upper extremity's extensor digitorum (communis).
- Originates from the lateral condyle of the tibia and the proximal anterior fibula.
- Inserts on the posterior aspects of the bases of the 2nd and 3rd phalanges of the lesser toes.
- Actions include controlling extensor expansion, extending MTP joints, dorsiflexing the ankle, and everting the foot.
- Innervated by the deep peroneal nerve (L5 & S1).
Peroneus Tertius Muscle
- Analagous to the extensor digiti minimi in the upper extremity.
- Originates from the distal anterior fibula and interosseous membrane.
- Inserts on the dorsal surface of the cuboid and 5th metatarsal.
- Actions: eversion of the foot and dorsiflexion of the ankle.
- Innervated by the deep peroneal nerve (L5 & S1).
Tibialis Posterior Muscle
- Originates from the posterior proximal leg.
- Inserts on the plantar, medial side of the foot.
- Actions include foot inversion and assisting in plantarflexion alongside the gastrocnemius and soleus.
- Innervated by the tibial nerve (L4 & L5).
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Test your knowledge of the muscles in the leg with these flashcards. This quiz covers the superficial posterior compartment, including origins and insertions of key muscles such as the gastrocnemius. Perfect for students of anatomy looking to reinforce their understanding.