Directional Terms
This means towards the midline
Medial
Flexion and Extension occur on this axis
X axis
The bone of the foot that contacts the floor first when walking is
Calcaneus
What are the 5 muscles that make up the anterior and lateral compartments of our lower leg
Tibialis Anterior
Extensor Digitorum Longus
Extensor Hallicus Longus
Fibularis Longus
Fibularis Brevis
What are the 6 muscles that make up our posterior compartment of the lower leg?
Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Plantaris
Flexor Hallicus Longus
Flexor Digitorum Longus
Tibilais Posterior
This means closer to the feet
Inferior
This plane means separating the body into left and right sides
Sagittal Plane
The only bone of the foot that articlates with the tibia is the
Talus
What is the insertion of the fibularis brevis
5th Metatarsal
What is the origin of the flexor hallicus longus
Posterior surface of the fibula
This means front of the body
Anterior
Rotation occurs around this plane
Transverse plane
Relative to the cuboid, the navicular is:
Medial
What is the insertion of tibialis anterior:
Medial cuneiform and base of first metatarsal
What is the insertion of the tibialis posterior
Navicular, all three cuneiform, cuboid, and base of 2nd-4th metatarsal
This means pertains to the head
Cephalic
The frontal plane accommodates these two motions
Abduction and Adduction
Which of the following describes the position of the fibular head in relation to the tibia
Anterior/Lateral
What is the action of Fibularis Brevis
Eversion of the ankle
The most superficial muscle of the posterior calf is the
Gastrocnemius
Having to do with the opposite side of the body.
Contralateral
Movements of medial and lateral rotation and horizontal abduction and adduction occur around this axis
Y axis
The 5th metatarsal articulates with the:
Cuboid
This muscle originates on the upper 2/3's of the fibula and fibular head
Fibularis Longus
Which one of the following is the deepest muscle of the posterior leg compartment
Tibilais Posterior