Stott Pilates Exam Prep-Actions, Origins and Insertions of Muscles 2024/2025 Questions And Answers 100% correct Verified

GastrocnemiusA: plantarflexes and inverts foot at ankle, O:femoral condyles I: Calcaneus via achilles tendon SoleusA: plantarflexes and inverts foot at ankle O: Upper 1/3 of fibia I: Calcaneus via achilles tendon Tibialis AnteriorA: Dorsiflexes and inverts foot at ankle O: Lateral condyle of tibia I: plantar surface of first metatarsal and cuneiform Tibialis PosteriorA: 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. PopliteusA: Rotates tibia medially on the femur, or femur laterally on tibia. Brings knee out of full extension. Helps with posterior stability of knee O: Lateral condyle of the femur I: Posterior surface of tibia above soleal line.