flexors of the ankle and toes Flashcards
1
Q
Tibialis posterior
A
O: proximal posterior shafts of tibia and fibula, and interosseous membrane
I: All five tarsal bones and bases of second through fourth metatarsals
F: invert the foot
plantar flex the ankle
2
Q
Flexor digitorum longus
A
O: middle posterior surface of tibia
I: distal phalanges of second through fifth toes
F: Flex the second through fifth toes
weak plantar flexion of ankle
invert the foot
3
Q
Flexor hallucis longus
A
O: middle half of posterior fibula
I: distal phalanx of first toe
F: flex the first toe
weak plantar flexion of ankle
invert the foot
