Muscles of the foot Flashcards
What muscle is this
Flexor Digitorum brevis
What muscle is this
Extensor Digitpurm Brevis
Extensor Hallucis Brevis
Quadratus Plantae
Lumbricals
Plantar Interossei
Dorsal Interossei
Abductor Digiti Minimi
Flexor Digiti Minimi
Opponens Digiti Minimi
Abductor Hallucis
Adductor Hallucis
Flexor Hallucis
Detail The Charecteristics of Flexor Digitorum Brevis
Origin - Calcaneal Tuberosity + Plantar Aponeurosis
Insertion - 2-5th Middle Phalanges
Innervation - Medial Plantar Nerve
Action - Flexion of 2-5th digit/ Support Longitudinal arch of the foot
Detail Charecteristics of Quadratus Plantae
Origin - Plantar Calcaneus
Insertion - Tendon of the Flexor Digitorum Muscle
Innervation - Lateral Plantar Nerve
Action - Redirect the Line of pull of the Flexor Digitorum Longus Tendon aiding Plantar Flexion