Quadratus Plantae
Keywords
Flexor accessorius
Overview
Muscle | Origin | Insertion | Innervation | Action |
---|---|---|---|---|
Quadratus plantae | Calcaneal tuberosity (medial and plantar borders) | Tendons of FDL (lateral borders) | Lateral Plantar n. S1 - S3 |
Redirects and augments pull of the FDL |
Origin
Insertion
Innervation
Lateral Plantar N. (S1, S2, S3)2
Action
MMT
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Neumann DA, Kelly ER, Kiefer CL, Martens K, Grosz CM. Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System: Foundations for Rehabilitation. 3rd ed. Elsevier; 2017.
Citation
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