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GMS-LowerLegFootRevi

GMS-LowerLeg&FootReview

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What are the two muscles that form the "triceps surae"? Gastrocnemius & Soleus
The Gastrocnemius extends halfway down the leg before blending into which band of connective tissue? Calcaneal tendon
The contractions of which muscle play an important role in returning blood from the legs to the heart? Soleus
Which movement will lengthen the fibers of the gastrocnemius? "Lift up toes"/dorsiflexion
Which movement will shorten the fibers of the plantaris? "Foot on gas petal"/plantar flexion
Which muscles is the deepest in the popliteal space & you would push aside the Gastronemieus&Soleus muscles to access? Popliteus
The Popliteus muscle is important for "unlocking" what joint from an extended position? Tibiofemoral
Which movement lengthens the fibers of the peroneus longus? Toes back/DorsiFlexion & Foot In/Inversion
Which two bony landmarks will help you isolate the peroneal bellies? Head of Fibula & Lateral Malleolus
What joint can perform the movements dorsiflexion & plantar flexion? Ankle/Talocrucal Joint
True or False:The Plantaris muscle is superficial to the Popliteus. True
What are the principal movements (actions) of the knee? flex & extend
What are the actions of the Flexor Hallucis Longus? Flex 1st Toe
What muscle crosses from the anterior and lateral side of the leg to the medial side of the foot? Tibialis Anterior
The Abductor Digiti Minimi can be found on the _______side of the foot. lateral
What bone does the Tibialis Anterior lie against? Shaft of Tibia
Name two muscles on the lower leg,lateral side. Peroneus Longus & Peroneus Brevis
What is another name for the calacaneal tendon? Achillies Tendon
The Soleus is (deep or superficial) to the Gastrocnemius? Deep
What actions can you do to lengthen the Tibialis Anterior? Evert&Plantar Flex Ankle
True or False:The tarsals are most accessible along the dorsal surface of foot. True because thinner
What are the actions of the Plantaris muscle? Weak plantar flexion of ankle & Weak knee flexion
What is the origin of the Gastrocnemius? Condyles of Femur,posterior surfaces
What is the origin of the Soleus? Soleal Line,Posterior 1/3 surfaces of tibia&fibula
What two joints does the Gastrocnemius cross? Ankle & Knee
What are the knobs on either side of the ankle? Lateral&Medial Malleoli
What is the name of the conncetive tissue that holds the tendons of the Tibialis Posterior, Flexor Digitorum, and Flexor Hallucis Longus in place? Flexor Reticulum
Name a muscle that can be an antagonist to the Gastrocnemius during plantar flexion. Tibialis anterior,Extensor Digitorum Longus, Extensor Hallucis Longus
What are the actions of the Tibialis Posterior: Invert Foot, Plantar Flex Ankle
What is the connective tissue that is superficial to the 1st layer of muscles on the plantar surface of the foot? Plantar Aponeurosis
True or False:Fibularis is sometimes used in place of Peroneius True, Fibularis is the old name for the Peroneius muscles
What action would stretch the Soleus? Toes Up, Dorsiflexion
What actions stretch the Peroneal muscles? Feet/Toes In-Inversion & Toes Up in dorsiflextion
The Insertion of the Peroneus Longus is what? Base of medial Cuniform & Base of 1st Metatarsal
What is the insertion of the Flexor Digitorum Longus? Distal 2nd-5th phalanges
What is the insertion of the Tibialis Posterior? All Tarsals(Cuboid,Navicular,Cuniform) & Bases of 2nd-4th Metatarsals
What muscle is superficial to the Soleus? Gastronemeus
A trigger point in the Soleus may radiate pain down to the What? Heel/Calcaneus
The 3-arches of the foot are_______What? Transverse Arch, Lateral & Medial Longitudinal Arch
The 3-arches of the foot connect at what 3-points? Calaneus, Heads of 1st&5th Metatarsals
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