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The Intrinsic Foot Muscles Flashcards

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TRUE or FALSE

There is only one intrinsic foot muscle in the dorsum of the foot.

A

TRUE

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(O) Superior/proximal attachment:
ANTERIOR DORSAL SURFACE OF CALCANEUS

(I) Inferior/distal attachment:
MEDIAL DISTAL 4 PHALANGES

Action:
EXTENSION OF MEDIAL 4 TOES

A

EXTENSOR DIGITORUM BREVIS

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Where is extensor digitorum brevis located?

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DORSUM OF THE FOOT

from DORSAL SURFACE OF CALCANEUS
to MEDIAL DISTAL 4 PHALANGES

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What action is extensor digitorum brevis responsible for?

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EXTENSION OF MEDIAL 4 TOES

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Where does extensor digitorum brevis articulate superiorly and proximally?

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ANTERIOR DORSAL SURFACE OF CALCANEUS

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Where does extensor digitorum brevis articulate inferiorly and distally?

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MEDIAL DISTAL 4 PHALANGES

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How many muscular layers are there in the sole of the foot?

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4

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Name the 3 muscles in the first (most superficial) layer of the foot?

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ABDUCTOR HALLUCIS
\+
FLEXOR DIGITORUM BREVIS
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ABDUCTOR DIGITI MINIMI
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(O) Superior/proximal attachment:
MEDIAL PROCESS OF CALCANEUS AND PLANTAR APONEUROSIS

(I) Inferior/distal attachment:
MEDIAL SIDE OF THE BASE OF THE PROXIMAL PHALANX OF THE 1ST TOE

Action:
ABDUCTION OF 1ST TOE

A

ABDUCTOR HALLUCIS

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(O) Superior/proximal attachment:
MEDIAL PROCESS OF CALCANEUS AND PLANTAR APONEUROSIS

(I) Inferior/distal attachment:
BOTH SIDES OF MIDDLE PHALANGES OF 2ND-5TH TOES
***TENDONS SPLIT TO ATTACH TO SIDES OF PHALANX

Action:
FLEXION OF 2ND-5TH TOES

A

FLEXOR DIGITORUM BREVIS

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(O) Superior/proximal attachment:
MEDIAL PROCESS OF CALCANEUS AND PLANTAR APONEUROSIS

(I) Inferior/distal attachment:
LATERAL SIDE OF THE BASE OF THE PROXIMAL PHALANX OF THE 5TH TOE

Action:
ABDUCTION OF 5TH TOE

A

ABDUCTOR DIGITI MINIMI

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Abductor hallucis is responsible for which action?

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ABDUCTION OF 1ST TOE

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Name the superior proximal attachment for abductor hallucis?

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MEDIAL PROCESS OF CALCANEUS AND PLANTAR APONEUROSIS

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Name the inferior distal attachment for abductor hallucis?

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MEDIAL SIDE OF THE BASE OF THE PROXIMAL PHALANX OF THE 1ST TOE

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Flexor digitorum brevis is responsible for which action?

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FLEXION OF 2ND-5TH TOES

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Name the superior proximal attachment for flexor digitorum brevis?

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MEDIAL PROCESS OF CALCANEUS AND PLANTAR APONEUROSIS

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Name the inferior distal attachment for flexor digitorum brevis?

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BOTH SIDES OF MIDDLE PHALANGES OF 2ND-5TH TOES

***TENDONS SPLIT TO ATTACH TO SIDES OF PHALANX

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Abductor digiti minimi is responsible for which action?

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ABDUCTION OF 5TH TOE

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Name the superior proximal attachment for abductor digiti minimi?

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MEDIAL PROCESS OF CALCANEUS AND PLANTAR APONEUROSIS

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Name the inferior distal attachment for abductor digiti minimi?

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LATERAL SIDE OF THE BASE OF THE PROXIMAL PHALANX OF THE 5TH TOE

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How many muscles are found in the second layer of the foot? Name them.

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2 MUSCLES IN SECOND LAYER OF FOOT

QUADRATUS PLANTAE
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LUMBRICALS

***tendons of FHL and FDL also in this layer

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(O) Superior/proximal attachment:
PLANTAR SURFACE OF CALCANEUS

(I) Inferior/distal attachment:
POSTEROLATERAL MARGIN OF FDL TENDONS

Action:
ASSISTS IN FDL FLEXION OF LATERAL 4 DIGITS

A

QUADRATUS PLANTAE

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(O) Superior/proximal attachment:
FDL TENDONS

(I) Inferior/distal attachment:
EXTENSOR EXPANSION, AND MEDIAL SIDES OF PROXIMAL PHALANGES OF THE LATERAL 4 TOES

Action:
FLEXION OF THE MTP JOINTS
EXTENSION OF PIPs/DIPs

A

LUMBRICALS

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Quadratus plantae is responsible for which action?

A

ASSISTS IN FDL FLEXION OF LATERAL 4 DIGITS

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Name the superior proximal attachment for quadratus plantae?
PLANTAR SURFACE OF CALCANEUS
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Name the inferior distal attachment for quadratus plantae?
POSTEROLATERAL MARGIN OF FDL TENDONS
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Lumbricals are responsible for which two actions?
FLEXION OF THE MTP JOINTS | EXTENSION OF PIPs/DIPs
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Name the superior proximal attachment for lumbricals
FDL TENDONS
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Name the inferior distal attachment for lumbricals
EXTENSOR EXPANSION, AND MEDIAL SIDES OF PROXIMAL PHALANGES OF THE LATERAL 4 TOES
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The three muscles in the third layer of the foot and found in the _________ 1/2 of the foot.
ANTERIOR
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___ muscles in the third layer act on the 1st toe; while ___ acts on the 5th.
2 ACT ON FIRST TOE | 1 ACTS ON 5TH TOE
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(O) Superior/proximal attachment: PLANTAR SURFACE OF CUBOID AND 3RD CUNEIFORM (I) Inferior/distal attachment: BOTH SIDES OF BASE OF PROXIMAL PHALANX OF 1ST TOE Action: FLEXION OF 1ST MTP JOINT *** 2 SESAMOID BONES EMBEDDED IN TENDON WHICH PROTECT TENDONS FROM PRESSURE DURING STANDING AND WALKING
FLEXOR HALLUCIS BREVIS
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(O) Superior/proximal attachment (OBLIQUE HEAD): BASES OF 2ND-4TH METATARSALS (O) Superior/proximal attachment (TRANSVERSE HEAD): PLANTAR LIGAMENTS OF THE MTP JOINTS (I) Inferior/distal attachment (BOTH HEADS): LATERAL SIDE OF BASE OF PROXIMAL PHALANX OF 1ST TOE Action: ADDUCTS 1ST TOE ***ALSO HELPS MAINTAIN TRANSVERSE ARCH
ADDUCTOR HALLUCIS
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(O) Superior/proximal attachment: BASE OF 5TH METATARSAL (I) Inferior/distal attachment: BASE OF PROXIMAL PHALANX OF 5TH TOE Action: FLEXION OF 5TH MTP JOINT
FLEXOR DIGITI MINIMI BREVIS
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Flexor hallucis brevis is responsible for which action?
FLEXION OF 1ST MTP JOINT
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Name the superior proximal attachment for flexor hallucis brevis?
PLANTAR SURFACE OF CUBOID AND 3RD CUNEIFORM
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Name the inferior distal attachment for flexor hallucis brevis?
BOTH SIDES OF BASE OF PROXIMAL PHALANX OF 1ST TOE
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Adductor hallucis is responsible for which action?
ADDUCTS 1ST TOE
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Name the superior proximal attachment for adductor hallucis oblique head?
BASES OF 2ND-4TH METATARSALS
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Name the superior proximal attachment for adductor hallucis transverse head?
PLANTAR LIGAMENTS OF THE MTP JOINTS
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Name the inferior distal attachment for adductor hallucis?
LATERAL SIDE OF BASE OF PROXIMAL PHALANX OF 1ST TOE
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Flexor digiti minimi brevis is responsible for which action?
FLEXION OF 5TH MTP JOINT
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Name the superior proximal attachment for flexor digiti minimi brevis?
BASE OF 5TH METATARSAL
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Name the inferior distal attachment for flexor digiti minimi brevis?
BASE OF PROXIMAL PHALANX OF 5TH TOE
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What are the two muscles found in the fourth and deepest layer of the foot?
DORSAL INTEROSSEI + PLANTAR INTEROSSEI
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What are the movement acronyms associated with the muscles in the deepest layer of the foot?
DAB (DORSAL ABDUCTION) + PAD (PLANTAR ADDUCTION)
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What is the midline reference when discussing abduction and adduction of the toes?
THROUGH THE 2ND TOE
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(O) Superior/proximal attachment: ADJACENT SIDES OF METATARSALS (I) Inferior/distal attachment (1ST): MEDIAL SIDE OF PROXIMAL PHALANX OF 2ND TOE (I) Inferior/distal attachment (2ND - 5TH): LATERAL SIDES OF PROXIMAL PHALANGES 2ND-4TH TOES Action: ABDUCTION OF 2ND - 4TH MTP JOINTS (DAB)
DORSAL INTEROSSEI
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(O) Superior/proximal attachment: BASES AND MEDIAL SIDES OF 3RD - 5TH METATARSALS (I) Inferior/distal attachment: MEDIAL SIDES OF BASES OF PROXIMAL PHALANGES 3 - 5 Action: ADDUCTION OF THE 3RD - 5TH MTP JOINTS (PAD)
PLANTAR INTEROSSEI
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Dorsal interossei is responsible for which action?
ABDUCTION OF 2ND - 4TH MTP JOINTS (DAB)
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Name the superior proximal attachment for dorsal interossei?
ADJACENT SIDES OF METATARSALS
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Name the inferior distal attachment for dorsal interossei 1ST?
MEDIAL SIDE OF PROXIMAL PHALANX OF 2ND TOE
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Name the inferior distal attachment for dorsal interossei 2ND - 5TH?
LATERAL SIDES OF PROXIMAL PHALANGES 2ND-4TH TOES
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Abductor hallucis, flexor digitorum brevis, and abductor digiti minimi are found in which layer of the foot?
FIRST LAYER
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Quadratus plantae and the lumbricals are found in which layer of the foot?
SECOND LAYER
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Flexor hallucis brevis, adductor hallucis, and flexor digiti minimi brevis are found in which layer of the foot?
THIRD LAYER
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Dorsal interossei and plantar interossei are found in which layer of the foot?
FOURTH LAYER

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