Week 9

Question 1

Insertion of the tibialis anterior

Answer 1

Medial aspect of the plantar surface of medial cuneiform and base of metatarsal I

Question 2

Action of the tibialis anterior

Answer 2

Inversion of the foot, dorsiflexion of the ankle

Question 3

Origin of the extensor digitorum longus

Answer 3

Lateral condyle of the tibia, proximal anterior fibula and interosseous membrane

Question 4

Insertion of the extensor digitorum longus

Answer 4

Dorsal surface of the intermediate and distal phalanges of toes II-V

Question 5

Action of the extensor digitorum longus

Answer 5

Extension of toes II-V at the Metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, dorsiflexion of the ankle, eversion of the foot

Question 6

Origin of the extensor hallucis longus

Answer 6

Intermediate, anterior fibula and interosseous membrane

Question 7

Insertion of the extensor hallucis longest

Answer 7

Dorsal surface of the distal phalanx of toe I

Question 8

Action of the extensor hallucis longus

Answer 8

Extension of toe I at the metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, dorsiflexion of the ankle, inversion of the foot

Question 9

Origin of the Peroneus (Fibularis) longus

Answer 9

Head and proximal lateral fibula

Question 10

Insertion of the Peroneus (Fibularis) longus

Answer 10

Lateral aspect of the plantar surface of medial cuneiform and base of metatarsal I

Question 11

Action of the Peroneus (Fibularis) longus

Answer 11

Eversion of the foot, plantar flexion of the ankle

Question 12

Origin of the Peroneus (Fibularis) brevis

Answer 12

Distal lateral fibula

Question 13

Insertion of the Peroneus (Fibularis) brevis

Answer 13

Tuberosity of metatarsal V

Question 14

Action of the Peroneus (Fibularis) brevis

Answer 14

Eversion of the foot, plantar flexion of the ankle

Question 15

Origin of the tibialis anterior

Answer 15

Lateral condyle of the tibia, proximal anterolateral tibia and interosseous membrane