Ankle and Foot

Question 1

Tibialis Anterior

Answer 1

Very palpable with fully active dorsiflexion and is the first muscle to the lateral side of the anterior tibial border and prominent tendon crossing ankle

Question 2

Extensor digitorum longus

Answer 2

Divides into 4 tendons just distal to anterior ankle with active toe extension

Question 3

Extensor hallucis longus

Answer 3

Palpate on the dorsal aspect of the great toe lateral to tibialis anterior and medial to extensor digitorum longus.

Question 4

Gastrocnemius

Answer 4

Get model to stand on tip toes and it’s the large muscle bulk.

Question 5

Soleus

Answer 5

Stand on tip does but then bend knees to 90 degrees and palpate laterally and medially of gastrocnemius.

Question 6

Tibialis Posterior

Answer 6

Palpate proximally and distally immediately behind the medial malleolus with inversion and plantar flexion and better distinguished is toes are in slight extension. have patient lying prone with knee at 90 degrees of flexion

Question 7

Flexor digitorum longus

Answer 7

Tendon can be palpated immediately posterior to the medial malleolus and tibialis posterior and anterior to flex.hal long with flexion of the four lesser toes while maintain great toe extension, ankle dorsiflexion and foot eversion

Question 8

Flexor hallucis longus

Answer 8

Most posterior of the three tendons immediately behind the medial malleolus

Question 9

Peroneus longus

Answer 9

Upper lateral side of the tibia; just distal to the fibular head and down to immediately posterior to lateral malleolus with active eversion.

Question 10

Peroneus brevis

Answer 10

Tendon at proximal end of 5th metatarsal just proximal and posterior to the lateral malleolus active eversion