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Posterior Crural Muscles

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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  


   


 

 

 
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