Muscles Of The Foot Flashcards
1
Q
What is the origin of the tibialis anterior?
A
Lateral condyle and lateral surface of the tibia
2
Q
What is the insertion of the tibialis anterior?
A
Medial cuneiform bone
Base of 1st metatarsal
3
Q
What is the Action of the tibialis anterior?
A
Ankle dorsiflexion, foot inversion
4
Q
What is the origin of the tibialis posterior?
A
Posterior aspect of the tibia (inferior to the soleal line)
Posterior aspect of the fibula
5
Q
What is the insertion of the tibialis posterior?
A
Tuberosity of the navicular bone
Medial, intermediate and lateral cuneiform bones
Base of 2nd-4th metatarsals (plantar aspect)
6
Q
What is the action of the tibialis posterior
A
Inversion of the foot, ankle plantarflexion.
