ankle

Question 1

Tibialis Anterior

Answer 1

Origin Upper 2/3 of lateral tibia Insertion Medial Surface of medial cuneiform Primary action(s) Dorsiflexion, inversion Exercise(s) involved in Weighted dorsiflexion

Question 2

Extensor Digitorum Longus

Answer 2

Origin Lateral condyle of tibia, head of fibula, upper 2/3 of anterior fibula Insertion Middle and distal phalanges of metatarsal 2-5 Primary action(s) Toe extension, Dorsiflexion, eversion Exercise(s) involved in Weighted toe extension, Weighted dorsiflexion

Question 3

Peronius Tertius

Answer 3

Origin Lower third anterior fibula Insertion Dorsal surface of the fifth metatarsal Primary action(s) Dorsiflexion, eversion Exercise(s) involved in Weighted dorsiflexion

Question 4

Gastrocnemius

Answer 4

Origin Posterior medial and lateral femoral condyles Insertion Tuberosity of calcaneus via calcaneal tendon Primary action(s) Plantar Flexion Exercise(s) involved in Heel raises

Question 5

Soleus

Answer 5

Origin Posterior proximal fibula and proximal 2/3 of posterior tibia Insertion Tuberosity of Calcaneus via calcaneal tendon Primary action(s) Plantar Flexion Exercise(s) involved in Heel raises