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2 lis 2023 · There are four muscles in the deep compartment of the posterior leg. One muscle, the popliteus, acts only on the knee joint. The remaining three muscles (tibialis posterior, flexor hallucis longus and flexor digitorum longus) act on the ankle and foot.
30 paź 2023 · Discover the origins, insertions, innervations, and functions of every muscle with our muscle anatomy charts. Available as PDF or on iTunes. Get yours now!
Posterior view of the lower leg muscles, superficial and some deeper muscles, unlabeled. © Alila Medical Media. Image size: 31.2 Mpixels (89.4 MB uncompressed) - 5000x6250 pixels (16.7x20.8 in / 42.3x52.9 cm at 300 ppi) Published in: Bones, Joints and Muscles Images , Orthopaedics & Sport Medicine Images & Videos, Chiropractic Images & Videos.
Muscles in the Anterior Compartment of the Leg.
11 wrz 2023 · The posterior superficial muscles are the three gluteal muscles (gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, gluteus minimus), and the tensor fasciae latae. In turn, the posterior deep muscles are the piriformis, obturator internus, obturator externus, superior gemellus, inferior gemellus, and quadratus femoris.
3 lis 2023 · The posterior group of muscles primarily produce plantar flexion of the foot at the ankle joint, an action important for the toe-off phase of the gait cycle, in which the foot prepares to leave the ground. Plantar flexion is also important for maintaining posture while standing and walking.
Muscles of the Posterior Compartment of Pelvis. Gluteus maximus. Actions: extends thigh (at hip) for climbing stairs and running, laterally rotates thigh (opposite action of the iliopsoas muscle). Innervation: Inferior gluteal nerve. Origin: from ilium and dorsal sacrum.
