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Muscles of the Leg
Muscles of the Leg that Move the Foot and Toes
Question | Answer |
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What is the origin of the tibialis anterior? | Lateral condyle & body of tibia & interosseous membrane |
What is the insertion of the tibialis anterior? | First metatarsal & first (medial) cuneiform |
What is the action of the tibialis anterior? | Dorsiflex ankle & inversion of foot |
What is the nerve innervation of the tibialis anterior | Deep peroneal |
What is the origin of the extensor hallucis longus? | Anterior surface of middle third of fibula & interosseaous membrane |
What is the insertion of the extensor hallucis longus? | Distal phalanx of great toe |
What is the action of the extensor hallucis longus? | Dorsiflex ankle & extends great toe |
What is the nerve innervation of the hallucis longus? | Deep peroneal |
What is the origin of the peroneus longus? | Head & body of fibula |
What is the insertion of the peroneus longus? | 1st metatarsal & 1st cuneiform |
What is the action of the peroneus longus? | Plantar flexes & everts foot |
What is the nerve innervation of the peroneus longus? | Deep peroneal |
What is the origin of the peroneus brevis? | Distal half of body fibula |
What is the insertion of the peroneus brevis? | Base of 5th metatarsal |
What is the action of the peroneus brevis? | Plantar flexes & everts foot |
What is the nerve innervation of the peroneus brevis? | Deep peroneal |