Muscles of the Foot + Toes

Question 1

Extrinsic muscles of the foot + toes produce what movements?

Answer 1

1. Extension at ankle and toes

2. Flexion at ankle and toes

Question 2

How many muscles are used to produce Extension at the ankle? How many can you name?

Answer 2

3 + 1 group.

Gastrocnemius, Soleus, Fibularis (group), Tibialis posterior (Plantaris???????)

Question 3

What muscle produces flexion at the ankle?

Answer 3

Tibialis Anterior

Question 4

What is Plantar Flexion?

Answer 4

Extension at the ankle

Question 5

What is Dorsiflexion?

Answer 5

Flexion at the ankle

Question 6

What is the Achilles Tendon + its role?

Answer 6

The Achilles tendon is the Calcaneal tendon. It moves the foot and toes

Question 7

What muscles produce Extension at the toes?

Answer 7

1. Extensor digitorum longus

2. Extensor hallucis longus

Question 8

What muscles produce Flexion at the toes?

Answer 8

1. Flexor digitorum longus

2. Flexor hallucis longus

Question 9

What is the function of Intrinsic muscles of the foot?

Answer 9

Moving the tarsals, metatarsals, and phalanges, originating and inserting only on those bones.

Question 10

What are the 2 dorsal intrinsic muscles/tendons of the foot?

Answer 10

Dorsal Interossei

Tendons of extensor and digitorum brevis

Question 11

What are the intrinsic muscles of the great toe?

Answer 11

Extensor hallucis brevis

Abductor hallucis

Question 12

How many superficial plantar Intrinsic Muscles of the foot are there and how many can you name?

Answer 12

6.

Lumbricals, Flexor Hallucis Brevis, Flexor digiti minimi brevis, Abductor hallucis, Flexor digitorum brevis, Abductor digiti minimi

Question 13

How many deep plantar Intrinsic Muscles of the foot are there and how many can you name?

Answer 13

7.

Lumbricals, Flexor Hallucis Brevis, Flexor digiti minimi brevis, Abductor hallucis, QUADRATUS PLANTAE, Flexor digitorum brevis, Abductor digiti minimi