Anatomy Review: Lower Legs Flashcards by MICHAEL LAMASTRA

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Anterior Tibialis: Functions

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Concentric:

Accelerates dorsiflexion & inversion

Eccentric:

Decelerates plantar flexion & eversion

Isometric:

Stabilizes the arch

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Posterior Tibialis: Function

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Antagonist to the Anterior Tibialis

Concentric:

Accelerates plantar flexion & inversion

Eccentric:

Decelerates dorsiflexion & eversion

Isometric:

Stabilizes the arch

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Soleus: Function

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Concentric:

Accelerates plantar flexion

Eccentric:

Decelerates dorsiflexion

Isometric:

Stabilizes foot and ankle complex

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Gastrocnemius: Function

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Concentric:

Accelerates plantar flexion

Eccentric:

Decelerates dorsiflexion

Isometric:

Stabilizes foot and ankle complex

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Fibularis (peroneus) Longus: Function

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Concentric:

Performs plantar flexion & eversion

Eccentric:

Decelerates dorsiflexion and inversion

Isometric:

Stabilizes the foot and ankle complex

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