Muscles of the Ankle and Foot

Question 1

Tibialis Anterior

Answer 1

Origin
- Lateral condyle of Tibia

Insertion
- Metatarsal 1

Actions

• Dorsiflexion
• Inversion

Question 2

Extensor Digitorum Longus

Answer 2

Origin
- Lateral condyle of Tibia

Insertion
- Phalanges 2-5

Actions

• Dorsiflexion
• Extension (toes)

Question 3

Extensor Hallicus Longus

Answer 3

Origin
- Shaft of Fibula

Insertion
- Phalange 1 (hallux)

Actions

• Dorsiflexion
• Extension

Question 4

Gastrocnemius

Answer 4

Origin
- Medial and lateral condyles of Femur

Insertion
- Calcaneous via achilles tendon

Actions
- Plantarflexion

Question 5

Soleus

Answer 5

Origin
- Shaft of tibia & shaft of fibula

Insertion
- Calcaneous via achilles tendon

Actions
- Plantarflexion

Question 6

Tibialis Posterior

Answer 6

Origin
- Shaft of Tibia

Insertion
- Metatarsals 2-4

Actions
- Plantarflexion & inversion

Question 7

Flexor Digitorum Longus

Answer 7

Origin
- Shaft of Tibia

Insertion
- Phalanges 2-5

Actions

• Plantarflexion
• Inversion
• Flexion (toes)

Question 8

Flexor Hallicus Longus

Answer 8

Origin
- Shaft of Fibula

Insertion
- Phalange 1 (hallux)

Actions

• Plantarflexion
• Inversion
• Flexion (toes)

Question 9

Fibularis Longus

Answer 9

Origin
- Head of Fibula

Insertion
- Metatarsal 1

Actions

• Plantarflexion
• Eversion

Question 10

Fibularis Brevis

Answer 10

Origin
- Head of Fibula

Insertion
- Metatarsal 5

Actions

• Plantarflexion
• Eversion