ANKLE & FOOT ~ MUSCLES Flashcards
2 intrinsic foot muscles on dorsal surface of foot
extensor digitorum brevis
extensor hallucis brevis
LAYER 1 (plantar foot muscles)
abductor hallucis
abductor digiti minimi
flexor digitorum brevis
LAYER 2 (plantar foot muscles)
quadratus plantae
lumbricals
LAYER 3 (plantar foot muscles)
flexor hallucis brevis
flexor digiti minimi
adductor hallucis
LAYER 4 (plantar foot muscles)
plantar interossei
dorsal interossei
1st toe flexion
flexor hallucis longus & brevis
toe 2-5 flexion
flexor digitorum longus & brevis
lumbricals
1st toe extension
extensor hallucis longus & brevis
toe 2-5 extension
extensor digitorum longus & brevis
ABDUCTION
dorsal interossei
ADDUCTION
plantar interossei
common fibular nerve
lateral & anterior leg
tibial nerve
posterior thigh & leg
PLANTAR FASCIA
-flat, thick band of connective tissue
-connects calcaneus to ligaments around heads of metatarsals
-supports arch on bottom of foot, very strong
PLANTAR FASCIITIS
if plantar fascia is stretched/ overworked & becomes inflamed