Plantaris muscle - Wikipedia The plantaris is one of the superficial muscles of the superficial posterior compartment of the leg, one of the fascial compartments of the leg It is composed of a thin muscle belly and a long thin tendon
Plantaris: Origins, insertions, innervation and actions | Kenhub Plantaris is a long, slender muscle that consists of a short, fusiform belly (7-10 cm) and a long, thin tendon extending inferiorly It originates from the inferior end of the lateral supracondylar line of femur , just superior to the lateral head of the gastrocnemius muscle
Plantaris - Physiopedia The Plantaris muscle is a small muscle with a short belly and long slender tendon that is located at the posterior compartment of the leg and along with the Gastrocnemius and Soleus muscles, forms the Triceps Surae
Plantaris Muscle Pain: Strains and Tears - Verywell Health Strains or tears of the plantaris muscle at the back of the leg can cause pain and swelling similar to a calf strain or Achilles tendon tear You may feel immediate pain, cramping, and other symptoms
Plantaris injury: Symptoms, Treatment, Exercise A plantaris injury may happen as an isolated injury, in combination with a soleus and gastrocnemius tear, or an ACL injury Damage is most common in the proximal muscle belly or the musculotendinous junction but infrequently occurs through the tendon
The plantaris muscle: anatomy, injury, imaging, and treatment The plantaris muscle consists of a small, thin muscle belly, and a long thin tendon that forms part of the posterosuperficial compartment of the calf Together with the gastrocnemius, and soleus, they are collectively referred to as the triceps surae muscle
Plantaris - Actions - Attachments - TeachMeAnatomy The plantaris is a small muscle within the superficial compartment of the posterior leg It has a long tendon which runs between the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, and is absent in approximately 10% of people
Plantaris Muscle | Complete Anatomy - Elsevier Discover the plantaris muscle's origin, insertion, action, and its role in flexing the leg and foot Learn about its innervation and arterial supply