Synergists of the Ankle, Foot, and Toes

Question 1

Plantar Flexion

Answer 1

1. Gastrocnemius
   
   2. Soleus
   3. Tibialis posterior
   4. Fibularis longus (assists)
   5. Fibularis brevis (assists)
   6. Flexor digitorum longus (weak)
   7. Flexor hallucis longus (weak)
   8. Plantaris

Question 2

Dorsiflexion

Answer 2

1. Tibialis anterior
   
   2. Extensor digitorum longus
   3. Extensor hallucis longus

Question 3

Inversion

Answer 3

1. Tibialis anterior
   
   2. Tibialis posterior
   3. Flexor digitorum longus
   4. Flexor hallucis longus
   5. Extensor hallucis longus

Question 4

Eversion

Answer 4

1. Fibularis longus
   
   2. Fibularis brevis
   3. Extensor digitorum longus

Question 5

Flexion of Second through Fifth Toe

Answer 5

1. Flexor digitorum longus
   
   2. Flexor digitorum brevis
   3. Lumbricals
   4. Quadratus plantae (assists)
   5. Dorsal interossei (2nd-4th)
   6. Plantar interossei (3rd-5th)
   7. Abductor digiti minimi (5th)
   8. Flexor digiti minimi brevis (5th)

Question 6

Extension of Second through Fifth Toes

Answer 6

1. Extensor digitorum longus
   
   2. Extensor digitorum brevis (2nd-4th)
   3. Lubricals