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Where does the fibularis longus originate and insert?

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  1. Superior fibula, lateral tibial condyle. 2. Base of 1st metatarsal.
2
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Where does the fibularis brevis originate and insert?

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  1. Mid-lateral fibula. 2. Base of 5th metatarsal.
3
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Where does the extensor hallucis longus originate and insert?

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  1. Anterior fibula. 2. Distal phalanx of 1st toe.
4
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Where does the tibialis anterior originate and insert?

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  1. Lateral condyle of proximal tibia. 2. 1st metatarsal and medial cuneiform.
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Where does the extensor digitorum originate and insert?

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  1. Lateral tibial condyle, anterior fibula, interosseous membrane. 2. Distal phalanx of 2nd-5th toes.
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Where does the fibularis tertius originate and insert?

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  1. Anterior distal fibula. 2. Base of 5th metatarsal.
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Where does the gastrocnemius originate and insert?

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  1. Posterior surfaces of femoral epicondyles. 2. Calcaneus via achilles tendon.
8
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Where does the plantaris originate and insert?

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  1. Lateral supracondylar ridge of femur. 2. Calcaneus via achilles tendon.
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Where does the soleus originate and insert?

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  1. Head and proximal shaft of fibula, medial tibial border. 2. Calcaneus via achilles tendon.
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Where does the popliteus originate and insert?

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  1. Lateral condyle of femur. 2. Posterior, proximal tibia.
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Where does the tibialis posterior originate and insert?

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  1. Fibula, tibia. 2. Metatarsals, distal tarsals.
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Where does the flexor digitorum longus originate and insert?

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  1. Posteromedial tibia. 2. Distal phalanges of toes 2-5 (MP, PIP, DIP).
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Where does the flexor hallucis longus originate and insert?

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  1. Posterior inferior fibula. 2. Distal phalanx of 1st toe.