Ankle and Foot Muscles Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Tibialis anterior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can we remember the order in which the muscles pass behind the medial malleolus?

    <p>Tom, Dick, And Harry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What muscle is classified as an evertor of the foot?

    <p>Peroneus longus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve supplies both peroneus brevis and peroneus longus?

    <p>Superficial peroneal nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle is part of the posterior compartment of the lower leg and is involved in plantarflexion?

    <p>Soleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which lecture will the retinacula and nerve supply of the ankle and foot be discussed?

    <p>Lecture 10b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many compartments divide the lower leg based on intermuscular septa?

    <p>3 compartments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle would you expect to find in the superficial posterior compartment of the lower leg?

    <p>Soleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle is responsible for plantarflexion of the ankle?

    <p>Flexor Hallucis Longus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of Tibialis Anterior?

    <p>Dorsiflexion of the foot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle is involved in both ankle dorsiflexion and knee flexion?

    <p>Peroneus Tertius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle aids in extension of the lateral 4 toes at the MTP joint?

    <p>Extensor Hallucis Longus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of Flexor Hallucis Longus?

    <p>Flexes great toe (all joints)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle is the principal invertor of the foot?

    <p>Tibialis Posterior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle is located in the lateral compartment and is a superficial ankle plantarflexor?

    <p>Plantaris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Peroneus Tertius' is associated with which primary action?

    <p>Dorsiflexion of the foot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Flexor Digitorum Longus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle plays a role in supporting the transverse arch of the foot?

    <p>Peroneus Longus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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