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Which group of muscles is responsible for plantarflexion of the ankle?
Which group of muscles is responsible for plantarflexion of the ankle?
- Flexor digitorum longus, Flexor hallucis longus, Tibialis posterior
- Peroneus longus, Peroneus brevis, Peroneus tertius
- Tibialis anterior, Extensor digitorum longus, Extensor hallucis longus
- Gastrocnemius, Soleus, Plantaris (correct)
What is the main action of Tibialis posterior?
What is the main action of Tibialis posterior?
- Plantarflexion and inversion of the foot
- Plantarflexion and eversion of the foot
- Dorsiflexion and eversion of the foot
- Dorsiflexion and inversion of the foot (correct)
Which muscles pass behind the medial malleolus?
Which muscles pass behind the medial malleolus?
- Peroneus longus and peroneus brevis (correct)
- Flexor hallucis longus and tibialis posterior
- Flexor digitorum longus and extensor hallucis longus
- Tibialis anterior and extensor digitorum longus
Which muscle is part of the anterior compartment of the lower leg and is responsible for dorsiflexion?
Which muscle is part of the anterior compartment of the lower leg and is responsible for dorsiflexion?
How can we remember the order in which the muscles pass behind the medial malleolus?
How can we remember the order in which the muscles pass behind the medial malleolus?
What muscle is classified as an evertor of the foot?
What muscle is classified as an evertor of the foot?
Which nerve supplies both peroneus brevis and peroneus longus?
Which nerve supplies both peroneus brevis and peroneus longus?
Which muscle is part of the posterior compartment of the lower leg and is involved in plantarflexion?
Which muscle is part of the posterior compartment of the lower leg and is involved in plantarflexion?
In which lecture will the retinacula and nerve supply of the ankle and foot be discussed?
In which lecture will the retinacula and nerve supply of the ankle and foot be discussed?
How many compartments divide the lower leg based on intermuscular septa?
How many compartments divide the lower leg based on intermuscular septa?
Which muscle would you expect to find in the superficial posterior compartment of the lower leg?
Which muscle would you expect to find in the superficial posterior compartment of the lower leg?
Which muscle is responsible for plantarflexion of the ankle?
Which muscle is responsible for plantarflexion of the ankle?
What is the primary function of Tibialis Anterior?
What is the primary function of Tibialis Anterior?
Which muscle is involved in both ankle dorsiflexion and knee flexion?
Which muscle is involved in both ankle dorsiflexion and knee flexion?
Which muscle aids in extension of the lateral 4 toes at the MTP joint?
Which muscle aids in extension of the lateral 4 toes at the MTP joint?
What is the function of Flexor Hallucis Longus?
What is the function of Flexor Hallucis Longus?
Which muscle is the principal invertor of the foot?
Which muscle is the principal invertor of the foot?
Which muscle is located in the lateral compartment and is a superficial ankle plantarflexor?
Which muscle is located in the lateral compartment and is a superficial ankle plantarflexor?
'Peroneus Tertius' is associated with which primary action?
'Peroneus Tertius' is associated with which primary action?
Which muscle is a deep ankle plantarflexor that inserts onto the plantar surface of bases of 2nd - 5th distal phalanges, aiding in flexing toes 2 – 5 at all joints?
Which muscle is a deep ankle plantarflexor that inserts onto the plantar surface of bases of 2nd - 5th distal phalanges, aiding in flexing toes 2 – 5 at all joints?
Which muscle plays a role in supporting the transverse arch of the foot?
Which muscle plays a role in supporting the transverse arch of the foot?
