LL Leg Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
The anterior leg consists of four muscles, the “F.E.E.T” muscles (from lateral to medial): Fibularis tertius, Extensor digitorum longus, Extensor hallucis longus, and ________ _______.
A
Tribialis anterior
2
Q
The deep posterior leg consists of 3 muscles (the “Tom, Dick, an Harry” muscles), all 3 of these muscles will work to __________ the foot, because they course posterior to the ankle joint.
A
Plantarflexon
3
Q
The ________ retinaculum helps to hold down the “Tom, Dick, an Harry” muscle tendons, posterior to the medial malleolus.
A
Flexor
4
Q
The fibularis longus and the fibularis brevis muscles work to ________ the foot
A
Evert
5
Q
The ________ fascia is connective tissue found surrounding the leg muscles.
A
Crural
