Asked by SudEip Dahal on Jul 16, 2024
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Which of the following muscles inserts at the calcaneal tendon?
A) gastrocnemius
B) tibalis anterior
C) semitendinosus
D) sartorius
Calcaneal Tendon
Also known as the Achilles tendon, it is the tendon at the back of the ankle, connecting the calf muscles to the calcaneus (heel bone) and facilitates walking, running, and jumping.
Gastrocnemius
A major muscle located in the back part of the lower leg, contributing to plantar flexion of the foot.
Tibialis Anterior
A muscle in the lower leg that dorsiflexes and inverts the foot, playing a key role in walking and running.
- Familiarize with the anatomical locations of essential muscles, in relation to their origins and insertions.
- Become familiar with the function of muscles in the movement mechanisms of various joints, specifically the knee, hip, and ankle.
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Guadalupe OrozcoJul 21, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The gastrocnemius muscle inserts at the calcaneal tendon, which is also known as the Achilles tendon. The tibialis anterior muscle inserts at the medial cuneiform and base of the first metatarsal bone. The semitendinosus muscle inserts at the tibia and fibula, while the sartorius muscle inserts at the pes anserinus (the conjoined tendons of the gracilis, sartorius, and semitendinosus muscles) on the anterior medial aspect of the proximal tibia.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize with the anatomical locations of essential muscles, in relation to their origins and insertions.
- Become familiar with the function of muscles in the movement mechanisms of various joints, specifically the knee, hip, and ankle.