Ankles and Toes

Question 1

Gastrocnemius (calf)

Answer 1

Origin- Lateral and medial condyles of femur, posterior capsule of knee
Insertion- Calcaneus
Action- Moves foot and toes

Question 2

Tibialis anterior (shin)

Answer 2

Origin- Lateral condyle and body of tibia and interosseous membrane
Insertion- First metatarsal
Action- Dorsiflexion of foot at ankle joint; inversion of foot at inter tarsal joints

Question 3

Soleus (behind calf)

Answer 3

Origin- head of fibula and medial border of tibia
Insertion- Calcaneus
Action- Plantar flexion of foot at ankle joint