Lower Leg Muscles

Front

What is the main muscle located behind the large calf muscle?

Back

Soleus

Front

What is the main muscle in the calf?

Back

Gastrocnemius

Front

What is the origin and insertion of the Tibialis Anterior?

Back

O: Lateral tibia and interosseous membrane; I: First cuneiform and first metatarsal.

Front

What is another name for the Fibularis Longus?

Back

Peroneal Longus.

Front

What is the insertion point for the Soleus muscle?

Back

Posterior calcaneus.

Front

What action does the Tibialis Anterior perform?

Back

Ankle inversion and dorsiflexion.

Front

What is the common name for the 'Big Toe'?

Back

Hallux.

Front

What muscle is located in the front compartment of the lower leg?

Back

Tibialis Anterior.

Front

What is the function of the Gastrocnemius muscle?

Back

Plantarflexion of the ankle.

Front

What is the insertion point for the Fibularis Longus?

Back

Plantar surface of first cuneiform and metatarsal.