Muscles of the upper limb- Muscles acting on the Ankle and Foot Flashcards
1
Q
what is the action of the soleus?
A
plantar flexion
2
Q
what is the action of the flexor hallucis longus? (3)
A
- flexes big toe
- plantar flexion
- inversion
3
Q
what is the action of the fibularis longus? (2)
A
- plantar flexion
- eversion
4
Q
what is the action of the fibularis brevis? (2)
A
- plantarflexion
- eversion
5
Q
what is the action of the tibialis posterior ? ( 2)
A
- plantarflexion
- inversion
6
Q
what is the action of the tibialis anterior
A
- dorsiflexion
- inversion
