Actions of muscles in the leg Flashcards
1
Q
What are the actions of the soleus?
A
- Plantar flexion
2
Q
What are the actions of the gastrocnemius?
A
- Plantar flexion
- Knee flexion.
3
Q
What are the actions of the plantaris?
A
- Plantar flexion.
- Knee flexion.
4
Q
What are the actions of the popliteus?
A
- Knee flexion.
- Knee medial rotation.
5
Q
What are the actions of the Tibialis posterior?
A
- Plantar flexion.
- Inversion.
- Adduction of foot.
6
Q
What are the actions of the flexor digitorium longus?
A
-Inversion.
- Plantarflexion.
- Flexion of digits 2-5.
7
Q
What are the actions of the flexor hallucis longus?
A
- Inversion.
- Plantarflexion.
- Flexion of digit 1.
8
Q
What are the actions of the tibialis anterior?
A
- Dorsiflexion.
- Inversion.
9
Q
What are the actions of the extensor hallucis longus?
A
- Dorsiflexion.
- Inversion.
10
Q
What are the actions of the extensor digitorium longus?
A
- Dorsiflexion.
- Eversion.
11
Q
What are the actions of the fibularis tertius?
A
- Dorsiflexion.
- Eversion.
