Anterior Lower Leg Muscles

Question 0

Distal attachment of Flexor Digitorum Longus

Answer 0

Distal to the MTP joint, the tendons pass through their respective fibrous sheaths formed by the Flexor Digitorum Brevis muscle, to attach to the plantar surface of the base of the distal phalanx of the appropriate digit (toes 2-5)

Question 1

Proximal attachment Flexor Digitorum Longus

Answer 1

Medial part of posterior aspect of tibia, from inferior to the Soleal line to within 8cm of the lower extremity of the bone.

Question 2

Nerve supply FDL

Answer 2

Tibial nerve L5, S1,S2

Question 3

Proximal attachment Tibialis Anterior

Answer 3

Proximal two thirds of the lateral surface of the tibia and the adjoining part of the interosseous membrane

Question 4

Distal attachment Tibialis Anterior

Answer 4

Medial side of medial cuneiform and base of the first metatarsal

Question 5

Nerve supply Tibialis Anterior

Answer 5

Deep Peroneal Nerve L4,L5, S1

Question 6

Proximal attachment Flexor Hallucis Longus

Answer 6

Lateral aspect of the lower two thirds of the posterior surface of the fibula

Question 7

Distal attachment Flexor Hallucis Longus

Answer 7

Plantar surface of base of distal phalanx of the great toe

Question 8

Nerve supply FHL

Answer 8

Tibial Nerve S1, S2