ANA Ankle and Foot

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

Tibialis Posterior

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

Posterior to the medial malleolus

What is the action of Tibialis Posterior muscle?

Ankle Inversion

Where does the Soleus muscle have its origin?

Tibia & Fibula Shafts

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

Gastrocnemius

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

Popliteus

What is the action of the Peroneus Tertius muscle?

Dorsiflexion and Inversion

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

Tibialis Anterior

What is the action of the Extensor Digitorum Longus muscle?

Toe Extension

Which nerve innervates the Extensor Hallucis Longus muscle?

Deep Peroneal Nerve

What is the partner muscle of the Peroneus Longus?

Tibialis Anterior

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

Tendo Calcaneus

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

Gastrocnemius + Soleus

Which structure limits eversion at the ankle joint?

Lateral Malleolus

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

Flexor Retinaculum

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

Quadratus Plantae

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

Dorsal Interossei

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