sole of foot muscle actions

Question 1

flexor digitorum brevis

Answer 1

• flexes digits 2-5 at MTP and proximal IP joints

Question 2

plantar interossei

Answer 2

• adduct digits 3-5
• flex MTP joints fo digits 3-5
• extend IP joints of digits 3-5

Question 3

abductor digiti minimi

Answer 3

• abducts and flexes digit 5 at MTP joint

Question 4

quadratus plantae

Answer 4

• assists flexor digitorum longus in flexing digits 2-5 at MTP and IP joints

Question 5

flexor digiti minimi brevis

Answer 5

• flexes MTP joint of digit 5

Question 6

lumbricals

Answer 6

• flex MTP joints of digits 2-5

- extend IP joints of digits 2-5

Question 7

adductor hallucis

Answer 7

• adduct digit 1

Question 8

flexor hallucis brevis

Answer 8

• flexes MTP joint of digit 1

Question 9

abductor hallucis

Answer 9

• abduct and flex digit 1 at MTP joint