Leg & Foot Flashcards
1
Q
gastrocnemius (2)
A
flex the knee
plantar flex the ankle
2
Q
soleus (1)
A
planter flex the ankle
3
Q
plantaris (2)
A
plantar flexion of the ankle
flexion of knee
4
Q
peroneus longus (2)
A
evert the foot
assist to plantar flex the ankle
5
Q
peroneus brevis (2)
A
evert the foot
assist to plantar flex the ankle
6
Q
tibialis anterior (2)
A
invert the foot
dorsiflex the ankle
7
Q
extensor digitorum longus (3)
A
extend second through fifth toes
dorsiflex
evert the foot
8
Q
extensor hallucis longus (3)
A
extend the first toe
dorsiflex
invert the foot
9
Q
tibialis posterior (2)
A
invert the foot
plantar flex
10
Q
flexor digitorum longus (3)
A
flex the second through fifth toes
plantar flex
invert the foot
11
Q
flexor hallucis longus (3)
A
flex the first toe
plantar flex
invert the foot
