Muscles of the Ankle Flashcards
1
Q
A
Tibialis Anterior
Origin
- Lateral Shaft of the Tibia
- Tibial Condyle
- Interosseous Membrane
Insertion
- Medial Cuneiform
- Base of the First Metatarsal
Action
- Dorsiflexion of the tibiotalar joint
- Inversion of the talocalcaneal joint
2
Q
A
Fibularis (Peroneus) Longus
Origin
- Head of the Fibula
- Proximal 2/3 of the Fibula
Insertion
- First or Medial Cuneiform
- Base of the First Metatarsal
Action
- Eversion of the talocalcaneal joint
- Assists in plantarflexion of the tibiotalar joint
3
Q
A
Soleus
Origin
- Soleal Line of the Tibia
- Head of the Fibula
Insertion
- Calcaneus via the Achilles Tendon
Action
- Plantarflexion of the tibiotalar joint
4
Q
A
Gastrocnemius
Origin
- Medial Head - Medial Epicondyle of the Femur
- Lateral Head - Lateral Epicondyle of the Femur
Insertion
- Both Heads - Calcaneus via the Achilles Tendon
Action
- Plantarflexion of the tibiotalar joint
- Assists in flexion of the femorotibial joint
