ANA Ankle and Foot

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Which muscle is known as the 'Invertor Par Excellence'?

  • Flexor Hallucis Longus
  • Plantaris
  • Tibialis Posterior (correct)
  • Flexor Digitorum Longus

Where do the Flexor Hallucis Longus and Flexor Digitorum Longus muscles cross over?

  • Posterior to the medial malleolus (correct)
  • Before passing the tarsal tunnel
  • Anterior to the medial malleolus
  • Lateral to the lateral malleolus

What is the action of Tibialis Posterior muscle?

  • Ankle Eversion
  • Dorsiflexion
  • Ankle Inversion (correct)
  • Ankle Plantarflexion

Where does the Soleus muscle have its origin?

<p>Tibia &amp; Fibula Shafts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle inserts into the post. calcaneum via the tendo calcaneus?

<p>Gastrocnemius (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is commonly referred to as the 'unlocker of the knee'?

<p>Popliteus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the action of the Peroneus Tertius muscle?

<p>Dorsiflexion and Inversion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle inserts into the 1st Cuneiform and 1st MTT Base?

<p>Tibialis Anterior (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the action of the Extensor Digitorum Longus muscle?

<p>Toe Extension (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve innervates the Extensor Hallucis Longus muscle?

<p>Deep Peroneal Nerve (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the partner muscle of the Peroneus Longus?

<p>Tibialis Anterior (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What muscle is also known as the 'Achilles Tendon'?

<p>Tendo Calcaneus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle group is collectively known as the 'Triceps Surae'?

<p>Gastrocnemius + Soleus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure limits eversion at the ankle joint?

<p>Lateral Malleolus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the fibrous band that forms the roof of the tarsal tunnel?

<p>Flexor Retinaculum (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle assists the Flexor Digitorum Longus (FDL) in the foot?

<p>Quadratus Plantae (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle group is responsible for toes abduction, MTP flexion, and IP extension?

<p>Dorsal Interossei (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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