Lower Leg

Question 1

Anterior Tibialis C, E, I function

Answer 1

Concentrically accelerates dorsiflexion and inversion
Eccentrically decelerates plantar flexion and eversion
Isometrically stabilizes the arch of the foot

Question 2

Posterior Tibialis C, E, I function

Answer 2

Concentrically accelerates plantar flexion and inversion
Eccentrically decelerates dorsiflexion and eversion
Isometrically stabilizes the arch of the foot

Question 3

Soleus and Gastrocnemus C, E, I

Answer 3

C- accelerates plantar flexion
E- decelerates ankle dorsiflexion
Isometric function- stabilizes the foot and ankle complex

Question 4

Fibularis longus C, E, I

Answer 4

Concentrically plantarflexes and everts the foot
E- decelerates ankle dorsiflexion and inversion
I- stabilizes the foot and ankle complex