Muscles That Move The Ankle/Foot Flashcards
Gastrocnemius I?
Calcaneus via calcaneal tendon.
Gastrocnemius O?
Condyles of posterior femur
Gastrocnemius A?
Plantar flex ankle, flex knee.
Soleus O?
Proximal posterior surface of tibia and head of fibula.
Soleus I?
Calcaneus via calcaneal tendon.
Soleus A?
Plantar flex ankle.
Tibialis posterior O? (Deepest posterior muscle)
Proximal posterior shafts of tibia and fibula, interosseous membrane.
Tibialis posterior I?
Base of all 5 tarsals, 2-4 metatarsals.
Tibialis posterior A?
Invert foot, plantar flex ankle.
Flexor digitorum longus O?
Middle posterior surface of tibia.
Flexor digitorum longus I?
Base of distal phalanges 2-5.
Flexor digitorum longus A?
Flex 2-5 toes, invert foot, plantar flex ankle.
Flexor hallucis longus O?
Middle half of posterior fibula.
Flexor hallucis longus I?
Distal phalanx of 1st toe.
Flexor hallucis longus A?
Flex 1st toe, invert foot, weak plantar flexion.