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Definition
Origin: Lateral condyle and body of the tibia
Insertion: 1st metatarsal and tarsal bones
Action: Dorsi-flex and invert the foot |
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| Fibularis (Peroneus) Longus |
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Definition
Origin: Head of the Fibula
Insertion: Underfoot to 1st metatarsal and tarsal bones
Action: Plantar Flex and evert the foot |
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Term
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Definition
Two muscles that shape the sural (Calf) region and share a common insertion of the calcaneus via the calcaneal tendon
Gastrocnemius
Soleus |
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Term
| Gastrocnemius (From Triceps Surae) |
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Definition
More superficial of the two
Origin: LAteral and medial condyles of the femur
Insertion: Calcaneus (Via the calcaneal tendon)
Action" PLantarflex the foot and leg |
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Term
| Soleus (From Triceps Surae) |
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Definition
Lies beneath and shaped similar to gastrocnemius
Origin: Head of fibula and medial proximal tibia
Insertion" Calcaneus (via the calcaneal tendon_
Action: Planterflx the foot (most important walking muscle) |
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