Pas 407 Posterior Leg: Questions & Verified Solutions

Soleus {Ans: -fibula origin -fuses distally and early with gastrocnemius to form the Achilles tendon -plantar flexion , since it doesn't cross the knee it has no effect on this joint -workhorse of the compartment ( normal standing to maintain balance and walking for propulsion)}Leg {Ans: knee to ankle}3 compartments of the leg {Ans: anterior - dorsiflexors -anterior tibial artery -deep fibular nerve lateral -everters -fibular artery -superficial fibular nerve posterior ( plantar flexion and inversion of ankle ) -plantar flexors -posterior tibial, fibular artery -tibial nerve}interosseous membrane {Ans: connects the tibia and fibula}Plantaris {Ans: -originates to lateral head of gastrocnemius -tendon runs between gastrocnemius and soleus to insert if Achilles tendon}Navicular {Ans: Head can be easily palpable through the skin, especially when the foot is everted}