Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
Which muscles are ankle extensors?
A
- Tibialis Anterior
- Extensor Hallicus Longus
- Extensor Digitorum Longus
2
Q
Which muscles are ankle flexors?
A
- Gastrocnemius
- Soleus
- Plantaris
- Tibialis Posterior
- Flexor Hallicus Longus
- Flexor Digitorum Longus
- Peroneus (Fibularis) Longus
- Peroneus (Fibularis) Brevis
- Popliteus
3
Q
Which muscles ALL distally attach at the calcaneal tuberosity?
A
- Gastrocnemius
- Soleus
- Plantaris
4
Q
Tibialis Anterior: Actions
A
- Inverts the foot
- Dorsiflxes the ankle
5
Q
Tibialis Anterior: Origin
A
- Lateral condyle of tibia
- Proximal lateral surface of tibia
- Interosseous membrane
6
Q
Tibialis Anterior: Insertion
A
- Medial Cuneiform
- Base of First Metatarsal
7
Q
Extensor Hallucis Longus: Action
A
- Extends the first toe
- Dorsiflexes the ankle
- Inverts the foot
8
Q
Extensor Hallicus Longus: Origin
A
- Middle, anterior surface of fibula
- Interosseous membrane
9
Q
Extensor Hallicus Longus: Insertion
A
Distal phalanx of first toe
10
Q
Extensor Digitorum Longus: Action
A
- Extends 2nd - 5th toes
- Dorsiflexes the ankle
- Everts the foot
11
Q
Extensor Digitorum Longus: Origin
A
- Lateral Condyle of Tibia
- Proximal Anterior shaft of Fibula
- Interosseous Membrane
12
Q
Extensor Digitorum Longus: Insertion
A
Middle and Distal phalanges of 2nd - 5th toes
13
Q
Tibialis Posterior: Action
A
- Inverts the foot
- Plantar Flexes the ankle
14
Q
Tibialis Posterior: Origin
A
- Proximal, posterior shafts of tibia and fibula
- Interosseous Membrane
15
Q
Tibialis Posterior: Insertion
A
- All 5 tarsal bones
- Bases of 2nd - 4th metatarsals
