Origin
Femur – lateral supracondylar ridge.
Insertion
Inserts into the Achilles tendon.
Blood supply
Sural arteries.
Nerve supply
Tibial nerve.
Action
Plantaris muscle helps in flexing the knee joint and carrying out plantar flexion at the ankle joint.
Disease/Injury
Tennis leg is the most painful injury to the plantaris muscle. It may happen while jumping or running or when the leg is in extended position. You can relieve this pain with RICE protocol; that, is rest, ice, compression, and elevation.
Muscle Exercise
Stand 3 feet far from the wall with knees bent, feet flat, and hands touching the wall. You will feel stretch in the back of your leg and feet.
Interesting facts
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