Invertors Of The Foot And Ankle Flashcards
1
Q
Name the inverters of the foot and ankle
A
Tibialis anterior
Tibialis posterior
2
Q
Where are the invertors of the ankle and foot?
A
Anterior and posterior compartment.
3
Q
Origin of tibialis anterior
A
Lateral surface of the tibia and adjacent interosseous membrane
4
Q
Insertion of tibialis anterior
A
Medial cuneiform and the base of the first metatarsal on the plantar surface
5
Q
Origin of tibialis posterior
A
Posterior surface of the tibia, fibula and adjacent interosseous membrane
6
Q
Insertion of tibialis posterior
A
Tuberosity of navicular and medial cuneiform
7
Q
What other movements does the tibialis anterior perform
A
Investor, dorsiflexion and supports the medial arch
8
Q
What other movements does tibialis posterior perform
A
Plantarflexion and inversion, and supports the medial arch.
