The Invertors of the Foot

Question 1

Name the Invertors of the Foot

Answer 1

Tibialis Anterior, Tibialis Posterior.

Question 2

Tibialis Anterior origin

Answer 2

Lateral condyle of the tibia, the proximal two-thirds of the lateral surface of the tibia, the interosseous membrane, the deep surface of the fascia cruris, and the intermuscular septum between it and the extensor Digitorum longus

Question 3

Tibialis Anterior insertion

Answer 3

Medial cuneiform and the base of the first metatarsal

Question 4

Tibialis Anterior nerve supply

Answer 4

Deep peroneal nerve (L4, L5, S1)

Question 5

Tibialis Anterior action

Answer 5

Dorsiflexes the ankle,
inverts the foot

Question 6

Tibialis Anterior function

Answer 6

allows sole of foot to face medially

Question 7

Tibialis posterior origin

Answer 7

The posterior surface of the tibia, the posterior surface of the fibula, and the interosseous membrane.

Question 8

Tibialis posterior insertion

Answer 8

Navicular and medial cuneiform, bases of metatarsals 2 - 4, the second and third cuneiform, and the cuboid

Question 9

Tibialis posterior nerve supply

Answer 9

Tibial nerve (L4, L5)

Question 10

Tibialis posterior action

Answer 10

Plantarflexes and inverts the ankle

Question 11

Tibialis posterior function

Answer 11

Allows sole of foot to face medially