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Plantaris
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Contents
Description
- Origin
- Femur (lateral supracondylar line)
- Oblique popliteal ligament
- Insertion
- Calcaneus (posterior surface)
- General
- From origin, small muscle belly is 5-10 cm before it becomes a long thin tendon
- Some anatomists propose it to be vestigial with no function role
Actions
- Plantar flexion
- Flexion of the knee
Vascular Supply
- Lateral Sural Artery
- Popliteal Artery
- Superior Lateral Genicular Artery
Nerve
- Tibial Nerve (S1-S2)
Clinical Significance
- Tennis Leg (Calf Strain or Tear)
See Also
References
Created by:
Chris Hauglid on 9 July 2020 00:56:39
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21 April 2021 15:22:40
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