Muscle Actions: Lower Leg Flashcards
1
Q
Gastrocnemius
A
*Flexion (knee)
*Plantarflexion (ankle)
2
Q
Soleus
A
*Plantarflexion
3
Q
Tibialis Anterior
A
*Dorsiflexion
*Inversion
4
Q
Tibialis Posterior
A
*Plantarflexion
*Inversion
5
Q
Extensor Hallucis Longus
A
*Dorsiflexion (ankle)
*Extension (big toe)
6
Q
Fibularis Longus
A
*Plantarflexion
*Eversion
7
Q
Extensor Digitorum Longus
A
*Dorsiflexion
8
Q
Flexor Digitorum Longus
A
*Plantarflexion (ankle)
*Flexion (knee)
9
Q
Flexor Hallucis Longus
A
*Plantarflexion (ankle)
*Flexion (Big Toe)
10
Q
Popliteus
A
*Medial rotation
*Flexion
*Extension