Muscles of the Ankle and Feet Flashcards
1
Q
Gastrocnemius
A
PM plantar flexion assist knee flexion
2
Q
Soleus
A
PM plantar flexion (best used when knee is in flexion)
3
Q
Tibialis Anterior
A
PM dorsiflexion and inversion
4
Q
Tibialis Posterior
A
PM inversion assist plantar flexion
5
Q
Peroneals (Longus Brevis Tertius)
A
PM eversion assist plantar flexion
6
Q
Toe Extensors
A
Extensor digitorum brevis(1-4) extensor digitorum longus (2-5) extensor hallucis longus(big toe). All assist with dorsiflexion
7
Q
Toe Flexors
A
Flexor digiti minimi brevis (little toe) Flexor digitorum longus (2-5) Flexor hallucis brevis and longus. Flexor digitorum longus and flexor hallucis brevis assist in plantarflexion
8
Q
Motions Involved in Pronation
A
Eversion, Abduction, Dorsiflexion
9
Q
Motions Involved in Supination
A
Inversion, Adduction, Plantar flexion
