sole of foot muscle actions Flashcards
1
Q
flexor digitorum brevis
A
- flexes digits 2-5 at MTP and proximal IP joints
2
Q
plantar interossei
A
- adduct digits 3-5
- flex MTP joints fo digits 3-5
- extend IP joints of digits 3-5
3
Q
abductor digiti minimi
A
- abducts and flexes digit 5 at MTP joint
4
Q
quadratus plantae
A
- assists flexor digitorum longus in flexing digits 2-5 at MTP and IP joints
5
Q
flexor digiti minimi brevis
A
- flexes MTP joint of digit 5
6
Q
lumbricals
A
- flex MTP joints of digits 2-5
- extend IP joints of digits 2-5
7
Q
adductor hallucis
A
- adduct digit 1
8
Q
flexor hallucis brevis
A
- flexes MTP joint of digit 1
9
Q
abductor hallucis
A
- abduct and flex digit 1 at MTP joint