Ankle muscles Flashcards
1
Q
What are the muscles of the ankle?
A
Tibialis anterior, gastrocnemius, soleus
2
Q
What is the tibialis anterior?
A
It is the superficial muscle on the anterior leg. It arises from the upper tibia and runs to the tarsal bones of the foot. It acts to dorsiflex and invert the foot.
3
Q
What is the gastronemus?
A
It is the curved calf of the posterior leg. It inserts via the achillies tendon into the calcaneus or heel bone. It is a prime mover for plantarflexion.
4
Q
What is the soleus?
A
The soleus is deep to the gastrocnemius. It is a strong plantarflexor of the foot.
