Anterior Leg and Dorsum of Foot Flashcards
1
Q
Tibialis Anterior
A
Origin: Tibia
Insertion: Medial cuneiform and first metatarsal
Action: Dorsiflex, invert foot
Nerve: Deep peroneal nerve
2
Q
Extensor Hallucis Longus
A
Origin: Fibula and Interosseus Membrane
Insertion: Distal phalanx of big toe
Action: Dorsiflex foot, Extend toe
Nerve: Deep peroneal nerve
3
Q
Extensor Digitorum Longus
A
Origin: Tibia, Fibula and Interosseus Membrane
Insertion: Extensor Expansions of lateral four toes
Action: Dorsiflex foot, extend toes
Nerve: Deep peroneal nerve
4
Q
Peroneus Tertius
A
Origin: Fibula and Interosseus membrane
Insertion: Fifth metatarsal
Action: Dorsiflex foot, ever foot
Nerve: Deep peroneal nerve
5
Q
Extensor digitorum brevis
A
Origin: Calcaneus
Insertion: Extensor Expansions of toes 2-4
Action: Extend toes
Nerve: Deep peroneal nerve
