Term
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Definition
origin: lateral aspect of proximal tibia
termination: plantar base of metatarsal bones 1 & 2
action: flex tarsocrural joint |
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Term
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Definition
origin: extensor fossa of femur
termination: extensor processes of distal phalanges
action: extend genual joint; flex tarsocrural joint; extend digital joints |
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Term
| Lateral Digital Extensor M. |
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Definition
origin: on and near proximal aspect of the fibula
termination: lateral digits
action: flex the tarsocrural joint; extend the digital joints |
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Term
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Definition
origin: on or near lateral collateral ligament of the genual joint
termination: fourth tarsal bone and plantar base of metatarsal bones
action: flex the tarsocrural joint |
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Term
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Definition
medial & lateral heads
origin: distal caudal femur
termination: tuber calcanei of the calcaneus
action: flex the genual joint; extend the tarsocrural joint
part of common calcanean tendon |
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Term
| Superficial Digital Flexor M. |
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Definition
origin: lateral supracondylar tuberosity of femur
terminaton: tuber calcanei and bases of middle phalanges
action: flex the genual joint; extend the tarsocrural joint; flex the digital joints
part of common calcanean tendon |
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Term
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Definition
origin: proximal caudal aspect of the tibia and fibula
termination: flexor tubercle of distal phalanges
action: extend the tarsocrural joint; flex the digital joints |
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Term
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Definition
origin: popliteal fossa of the femur
termination: proximal caudal aspect of tibia
action: flex the genual joint |
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