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== Description == | == Description == | ||
Quadratus plantae makes part of the 20 individual foot muscles. It is situated in the second layer of muscles at the sole of the foot. | |||
=== Origin === | === Origin === | ||
Medial surface and lateral margin of the plantar surface of the [[calcaneus]]. | |||
=== Insertion === | === Insertion === | ||
Posterolateral margin of tendon of [[flexor digitorum longus]]. | |||
=== Nerve === | === Nerve === | ||
Lateral plantar nerve (S2, S3). | |||
=== Artery === | === Artery === | ||
Lateral plantar artery. | |||
== Function == | == Function == | ||
The muscles of the foot are arranged in compartments and layers, but function together to support the foot during stance phase and maintaining the arch of the foot. Quadratus plantae mainly functions by assisting [[flexor digitorum longus]] with flexion of the lateral 4 digits of the [[Foot Anatomy|foot]]. | |||
== Clinical relevance == | == Clinical relevance == | ||
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== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
== Resources == | == Resources == | ||
* [[Foot Anatomy|Foot anatomy]] | |||
* [[Ankle and Foot|Ankle and foot]] | |||
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== References == | |||
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[[Category:Anatomy]] [[Category:Muscles]] | [[Category:Anatomy]] | ||
[[Category:Muscles]] | |||
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Description[edit | edit source]
Quadratus plantae makes part of the 20 individual foot muscles. It is situated in the second layer of muscles at the sole of the foot.
Origin[edit | edit source]
Medial surface and lateral margin of the plantar surface of the calcaneus.
Insertion[edit | edit source]
Posterolateral margin of tendon of flexor digitorum longus.
Nerve[edit | edit source]
Lateral plantar nerve (S2, S3).
Artery[edit | edit source]
Lateral plantar artery.
Function[edit | edit source]
The muscles of the foot are arranged in compartments and layers, but function together to support the foot during stance phase and maintaining the arch of the foot. Quadratus plantae mainly functions by assisting flexor digitorum longus with flexion of the lateral 4 digits of the foot.
