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What is the primary function of the Peroneus Longus muscle during gait?
What is the primary function of the Peroneus Longus muscle during gait?
- To stabilize the medial column against the ground
- To plantar flex the 1st metatarsal at midstance (correct)
- To dorsiflex the foot
- To initiate heel off as the tibia moves over the foot
What type of muscle is the Soleus muscle classified as?
What type of muscle is the Soleus muscle classified as?
- Polyphasic
- Triphasic
- Biphasic
- Monophasic (correct)
What is the primary function of muscles during gait, according to the concept of muscle action in gait?
What is the primary function of muscles during gait, according to the concept of muscle action in gait?
- To generate force and power
- To stabilize the body during movement (correct)
- To control the velocity of movement
- To move the body from one point to another
What is the criterion for evaluating muscle function during gait, represented by the letter 'F'?
What is the criterion for evaluating muscle function during gait, represented by the letter 'F'?
What is the result of limited ankle dorsiflexion, according to the text?
What is the result of limited ankle dorsiflexion, according to the text?
What is the primary function of the Posterior Tibialis Muscle during the gait cycle?
What is the primary function of the Posterior Tibialis Muscle during the gait cycle?
What is the result of the Soleus Muscle overpowering the Gastrocnemius Muscle in paralysis?
What is the result of the Soleus Muscle overpowering the Gastrocnemius Muscle in paralysis?
Which muscle is responsible for stabilizing the lesser toes against the ground?
Which muscle is responsible for stabilizing the lesser toes against the ground?
What is the result of the Flexor Hallucis Longus Muscle overpowering the extensors in iatrogenic situations?
What is the result of the Flexor Hallucis Longus Muscle overpowering the extensors in iatrogenic situations?
What is the primary function of the Peroneus Longus Muscle during the gait cycle?
What is the primary function of the Peroneus Longus Muscle during the gait cycle?
What is the primary function of the Anterior Tibialis Muscle during heel contact?
What is the primary function of the Anterior Tibialis Muscle during heel contact?
What is the result of weakness in the anterior compartment of the lower leg?
What is the result of weakness in the anterior compartment of the lower leg?
What is the primary function of the Peroneus Brevis Muscle during gait?
What is the primary function of the Peroneus Brevis Muscle during gait?
What is the pathology that may develop due to poor Extensor Digitorum Longus Muscle function?
What is the pathology that may develop due to poor Extensor Digitorum Longus Muscle function?
During which segment of the gait cycle is the Extensor Digitorum Longus Muscle active?
During which segment of the gait cycle is the Extensor Digitorum Longus Muscle active?
What is the primary action of the Extensor Hallucis Longus Muscle during swing?
What is the primary action of the Extensor Hallucis Longus Muscle during swing?
