Muscles of the foot Flashcards
1
Q
Action of posterior tibialis
A
Plantarflexes and inverts
2
Q
Action of anterior tibialis
A
Dorsiflexion, and inversion
3
Q
Action of fibularis brevis
A
Plantarflex and evert
4
Q
Action of fibularis longus
A
Plantarflex and eversion
5
Q
Action of gastrocnemius and soleus
A
Plantarflexion and flexion of leg
6
Q
What does Tom, Dick and Harry?
A
Tibialis posterior, flexor digitorium longus, flexor hallicis longus
7
Q
Where does the plantaris insert?
A
Calcaneous
8
Q
Where does the soleus originate?
A
Soleal line on tibia and posterior fibula
9
Q
Where does gastro originate?
A
epicondyles of femur (posteriorly)
10
Q
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