I.C.3 Leg & Foot: Anterior & Lateral Leg, Dorsal Foot

I.C.3 Leg & Foot: Anterior & Lateral Leg, Dorsal Foot: Page 2 of 3

	Step 8: Rotate the cadaver to visualize the muscles of the superficial posterior compartment.
	Step 9: Add the plantaris plantar, which flexes the foot and flexes the knee.
	Step 10: Add the soleus plantar, which flexes the foot.
	Step 11: Add the gastrocnemius plantar, which flexes the foot and flexes the knee.

	What muscle tendons merge to form the calcaneal tendon (Achilles tendon)?
The tendons of the plantaris, soleus and gastrocnemius muscles.
	Your calcaneal tendon is ruptured or cut, what are you unable to do?
Stand on your tip toes or be able to push off while walking.
	Why is the calcaneal tendon called the "Achilles tendon"?
From greek mythology: Achilles mother dipped him in the river Styx to protect him from being harmed in battle. She held him by the back of his ankle, so that the only part of him that was not dipped in the river were the tendons of his heels. This turned out to be his weak spot and eventually he succumbed to a wound of his heal in battle.