Intrinsic Muscles of the Foot - Exam 3 Flashcards
1
Q
dorsal foot muscles
A
extensor hallucis brevis
extensor digitorum brevis
interosseous muscles (dorsal abductors)
2
Q
extensor hallucis brevis action
A
extends hallux towards tibia
3
Q
extensor digitorum brevis action
A
extends digits 2-5 towards tibia
4
Q
plantar foot common action
A
plantar flexion (unless it has abductor/adductor in the name)
5
Q
plantar foot muscles are covered by…
A
plantar aponeurosis
6
Q
plantar foot layer 1 muscles
A
abductor digiti minimi
abductor hallucis
flexor digitorum brevis
7
Q
plantar foot layer 2 muscles
A
lumbricals
quadratus plantae (attaches to FDL tendon)
8
Q
plantar foot layer 3 muscles
A
flexor hallucis brevis (2 heads)
adductor hallucis (2 heads, looks like a 7)
9
Q
plantar foot layer 4 muscles
A
interosseous muscles (plantar abductors)
