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Plantaris: Origin, Insertion, Action & Nerve Supply

Plantaris: The plantaris is one of the exterior muscles of the superficial posterior compartment of the leg. It is formed of a thin muscle belly and a long thin tendon. The plantaris tendon is the longest tendon in the human body.

The plantaris mainly acts with the gastrocnemius.

Plantaris muscle

Origin: Originates from the lateral supracondylar ridge of the femur above the lateral head of the gastrocnemius.
Insertion:
Middle 1/3 of the posterior calcaneal surface, just medial to Achilles tendon

Function: Plantar flexor of the ankle joint; also flexes the knee joint.

Nerve Supply: Tibial nerve (L5, S1, S2).

Muscles of the Lower Limb

Leg Muscles
Thigh Muscles
Foot Muscles

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