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?

Tibialis anterior Signup and view all the answers

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

Tom, Dick, And Harry Signup and view all the answers

What muscle is classified as an evertor of the foot?

Peroneus longus Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve supplies both peroneus brevis and peroneus longus?

Superficial peroneal nerve Signup and view all the answers

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

Soleus Signup and view all the answers

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

Lecture 10b Signup and view all the answers

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

3 compartments Signup and view all the answers

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

Soleus Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is responsible for plantarflexion of the ankle?

Flexor Hallucis Longus Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Tibialis Anterior?

Dorsiflexion of the foot Signup and view all the answers

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

Peroneus Tertius Signup and view all the answers

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

Extensor Hallucis Longus Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Flexor Hallucis Longus?

Flexes great toe (all joints) Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is the principal invertor of the foot?

Tibialis Posterior Signup and view all the answers

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

Plantaris Signup and view all the answers

'Peroneus Tertius' is associated with which primary action?

Dorsiflexion of the foot 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?

Flexor Digitorum Longus Signup and view all the answers

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

Peroneus Longus Signup and view all the answers