Anatomy of the Lower Limb

What is the action of the Extensor hallucis brevis muscle?

Extension of the great toe

What nerve innervates the Pectineus muscle?

Femoral nerve

What is the origin of the Iliacus muscle?

Upper ⅔ of the iliac fossa

What is the insertion of the Psoas Major muscle?

Femoral lesser trochanter Signup and view all the answers

What is the action of the Pectineus muscle?

Adduction of the thigh Signup and view all the answers

What nerve innervates the Extensor digitorum brevis muscle?

Deep peroneal nerve Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Iliacus and Psoas Major muscles?

Flexion of the hip Signup and view all the answers

What is the action of the Extensor digitorum brevis muscle?

Extension of the toes Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the Popliteus muscle?

Lateral condyle of femur Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle assists in plantar flexion and supports the longitudinal arches?

Tibialis posterior Signup and view all the answers

Where does the Flexor digitorum longus muscle insert?

Lateral 4 bases of distal phalanges Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Flexor hallucis longus muscle?

Distal phalanx of big toe and plantar flexion Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the Flexor hallucis longus muscle?

Shaft of fibula Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve is associated with the Popliteus muscle?

Tibial nerve Signup and view all the answers

What is the insertion point of the Tibialis posterior muscle?

Cuboid, cuneiforms, and bases of 2nd, 3rd, and 4th metatarsals Signup and view all the answers

What is the action of the Flexor digitorum longus muscle?

Assists in plantar flexion, and supports the longitudinal arches Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is responsible for dorsiﬂexion and inversion of the foot?

Extensor Digitorum Brevis Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle attaches to the base of the 1st metatarsal and medial cuneiform?

Peroneus Longus Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve innervates the Gastrocnemius muscle?

Tibial nerve Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Soleus muscle?

Plantar ﬂexion of the foot Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle assists in plantar ﬂexion and also supports the arch of the foot?

Peroneus Brevis Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is used in hand surgeries despite its minimal role in knee function?

Plantaris Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle has an attachment at the posterior surface of calcaneum for plantar ﬂexion?

Soleus Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle relates to the superficial metatarsal bone with a role in plantar flexion and eversion?