Stott Pilates Exam Prep-Actions, Origins and Insertions of Muscles

(STUDY GUIDE)

Stott Pilates Exam Prep-Actions, Origins and Insertions of Muscles (STUDY GUIDE) Gastrocnemius A: plantarflexes and inverts foot at ankle, O:femoral condyles I: Calcaneus via achilles tendon Soleus A: plantarflexes and inverts foot at ankle O: Upper 1/3 of fibia I: Calcaneus via achilles tendon Tibialis Anterior A: Dorsiflexes and inverts foot at ankle O: Lateral condyle of tibia I: plantar surface of first metatarsal and cuneiform Tibialis Posterior A: Inverts and plantarflexes the foot at ankle. Medial ankle stabilizer. O: Lateral part of posterior surface of tibia, proximal 2/3 of medial surface of fibula. I: Tuberosity of navicular, with branches to sustenaculum tali of calcaneus, plantar surfaces of all 3 cuneiforms, cuboid, and bases of 2nd, 3rd, and 4th metatarsal bones.