Posterior Crural Muscles

Hide All  Show All  Shuffle    Help   Muscle Name Origin Insertion Function Flexor hallucis longus   distal 2/3 of fibula   plantar surface of hallux   plantar flexion, hallux flexion   Popliteus   lateral aspect of the lateral femoral condyle   distal to the medial tibial condyle   medial rotation of tibia. helps unlock the knee when you begin flexion   Tibialis Posterior   posterior tibia and fibula   wraps around medial malleolus, planter surface of the medial tarsals   plantar flexion, inversion, maintains arch of foot   Flexor digitorum longus   posterior tibia   muscle will quadraficate and attach to digits 2-5 on plantar surface   plantar flexion, digit extension   Hide All  Show All  Shuffle Notes Flashcards StudyStack Study Table Matching Hangman Crossword Unscramble Type In Bug Match Targets Export Print Edit Email Hmm...