Lower Extremity Quizlet Flashcards
what movements can the ankle do?
dorsiflexion, plantarflexion, inversion, and eversion
in what plane does dorsiflexion of the ankle happen?
Sagittal
about what axis does dorsiflexion of the ankle happen?
medial/lateral axis
how many muscles are involved in dorsiflexion of the ankle?
three
what muscles are involved in dorsiflexion of the ankle?
tibialis anterior, extensor digitorum longus, extensor hallucis longus
in what plane does plantarflexion of the ankle happen?
sagittal plane
about what axis does plantarflexion of the ankle happen?
medial/lateral axis
how many muscles are involved in plantarflexion of the ankle?
8
what muscles are involved in plantarflexion of the ankle?
gastrocnemius, soleus, tibialis posterior, peroneus longus, peroneus brevis, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus, plantaris
in what plane does inversion of the ankle happen?
Frontal
about what axis does inversion of the ankle happen?
anterior/posterior axis
how many muscles are involved in inversion of the ankle?
5
what muscles are involved in inversion of the ankle?
tibialis anterior, tibialis posterior, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus, extensor hallucis longus
in what plane does eversion of the ankle occur?
frontal plane
about what axis does eversion of the ankle happen?
Anterior/posterior axis