Lower Leg Musculature

Question 1

Anterior tibialis (lower leg)

Front outside from knee to ankle

Answer 1

Integrated function:
eccentrically decelerates plantar flexionAnd eversion
Isometrically stabilizes the arch of the foot

Question 2

Posterior tibialis (lower leg)

Back mid from knee to ankle

Answer 2

Integrated function:
Eccentrically decelerates dorsiflexion and Eversion of the foot
Isometrically stabilizes the arch of the foot

Question 3

Soleus (lower leg)

Calf muscle

Answer 3

Integrated function:
Decelerates ankle dorsiflexion
Isometrically stabilizes the foot and ankle complex

Question 4

Gastrocnemius (lower leg)

Large calf muscle

Answer 4

Integrated function:
Decelerates ankle dorsiflexion
Isometrically stabilizes the foot and ankle complex

Question 5

Peroneus longus (lower leg)

Muscle along outside of lower leg

Answer 5

Integrated function:
Decelerates ankle dorsiflexion
Isometrically stabilizes the foot and ankle complex