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HC1216 - Anatomy, Biomechanics and Human Movement > Ankle Dorsiflexors > Flashcards

Ankle Dorsiflexors Flashcards

1
Q

Name the ankle dorsiflexors

A

Tibialis Anterior, Extensor Digitorum Longus, Extensor Hallucis Longus, Fibularis (peroneus) Tertius

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Tibialis Anterior origin

A

Upper 2/3rds of lateral surface of tibia
Interosseous Membrane

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Tibialis Anterior insertion

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Medial & Inferior Surfaces
Medial Cuneiform
Base of 1st Metatarsal

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4
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Tibialis Anterior nerve supply

A

Deep Peroneal Nerve
(Deep Fibular Nerve)
L4-L5

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5
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Tibialis Anterior action

A

Dorsiflexion
Inversion

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Tibialis Anterior function

A

Point toes upwards

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7
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Extensor Digitorum Longus origin

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Lateral Condyle Tibia
Upper 2/3rds of ant. surface of fibula
Interosseous Membrane

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Extensor Digitorum Longus insertion

A

Middle & Distal Phalanges of Lateral Four Digits

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9
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Extensor Digitorum Longus nerve supply

A

Deep Peroneal Nerve
(Deep Fibular Nerve)
L5-S1

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Extensor Digitorum Longus action

A

Dorsiflexion
Extends Lateral Four Digits

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Extensor Digitorum Longus function

A

Point toes upwards

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Extensor Hallucis Longus origin

A

Middle Part Anterior Surface Fibula
Interosseous Membrane

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Extensor Hallucis Longus insertion

A

Dorsal Aspect of Base Distal
Phalanx of Big Toe

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Extensor Hallucis Longus nerve supply

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Deep Peroneal Nerve
(Deep Fibular Nerve)
L5-S1

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Extensor Hallucis Longus action

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Dorsiflexion
Extends Big Toe

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Extensor Hallucis Longus function

A

Points toes upwards

17
Q

Peroneus Tertius origin

A

Inferior 1/3 Anterior Surface Fibula
Interosseous Membrane

18
Q

Peroneus Tertius insertion

A

Dorsum base 5th metatarsal

19
Q

Peroneus Tertius nerve supply

A

Deep Peroneal Nerve
(Deep Fibular Nerve)
L5-S1

20
Q

Peroneus Tertius action

A

Dorsiflexion
Aids Eversion

21
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Peroneus Tertius function

A

points toes upwards

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