muscles acting on the ankle or foot Flashcards

1
Q

what is the action of the soleus?

A

plantar flexion

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2
Q

what is the action of the flexor hallucis longus? (3)

A
  • flexes big toe
  • plantar flexion
  • inversion
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3
Q

what is the action of the fibularis longus? (2)

A
  • plantar flexion

- eversion

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4
Q

what is the action of the fibularis brevis? (2)

A
  • plantarflexion

- eversion

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5
Q

what is the action of the tibialis posterior ? ( 2)

A
  • plantarflexion

- inversion

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6
Q

what is the action of the tibialis anterior

A
  • dorsiflexion

- inversion

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