Leg Actions Flashcards
1
Q
Tibialis anterior.
A
Dorsiflexion and inversion of foot.
2
Q
Extensor digitorum longus.
A
Extension of lateral 4 toes.
Dorsiflexion of foot.
3
Q
Extensor hallucis longus.
A
Extension of big toe.
Dorsiflexion of foot.
4
Q
FIbularis tertius.
A
Eversion and dorsiflexion of foot.
5
Q
Fibularis longus.
A
Eversion and plantarflexion of foot.
6
Q
Fibularis brevis.
A
Eversion of foot.
7
Q
Gastrocnemius.
A
Plantarflexion of ankle.
Flexion of knee.
8
Q
Plantaris.
A
Plantarflexion of ankle.
Flexion of knee.
9
Q
Soleus.
A
Plantarflexion of ankle.
10
Q
Popliteus.
A
Lateral rotation of femur on tibia - unlocks knee so flexion can occur.
11
Q
Tibialis posterior.
A
Inversion and plantarflexion of foot.
12
Q
Flexor digitorum longus.
A
Flexion of lateral 4 toes.
13
Q
Flexor hallucis longus.
A
Flexion of big toe.
