Chapter 9

Question 1

True or false? Peroneus brevis inverts the foot

Answer 1

False

Question 2

The subtalar joint allows which two movements?

Answer 2

Inversion and Eversion

Question 3

Tibialis posterior, flexor digitorum longus, and flexor hallucis longus all pass through which of the following?

Answer 3

Tarsal tunnel

Question 4

• True or false? Extensor digitorum longus extends the big toe

Answer 4

False

Question 5

• Which muscle has as it’s made function to extend the four small it toes?

Answer 5

Extensor digitorum longus

Question 6

Which of the following has attachments on the tibia and medial cuneiform, dorsiflexes the ankle, and inverts the foot?

Answer 6

Tibialis anterior

Question 7

• True or false? Posterior tibialis is the deepest muscle in the posterior leg

Answer 7

True

Question 8

• Which muscle of the three triceps Surae is composed of more slow-twitch than fast-twitch fibers, making it a fatigue-resistant postural muscle?

Answer 8

Soleus

Question 9

True or false? Plantaris is a direct synergist to gastrocnemius

Answer 9

True

Question 10

• Which motion raises the distal end of the foot up in walking, Preventing the toes from catching on the ground?

Answer 10

Dorsiflexion

Question 11

• Which muscle is the largest and most superficial of the three triceps Surae muscles?

Answer 11

Gastrocnemius

Question 12

Peroneus longus, peroneus brevis, and Peroneus tertius work together to form which motion?

Answer 12

Evert the foot

Question 13

• Which muscle has as its main function to extend the great toe

Answer 13

Extensor hallicus longus

Question 14

• The talocrural joint allows only which two movements?

Answer 14

Plantarflexion and Dorsiflexion

Question 15

• True or false? Flexor hallucis longus is a primary muscle for “push off” during gait and propulsion of the body

Answer 15

True

Question 16

• Which of the following would you be palpating if you use a pincer grip with your thumb and fingers on the posterior heel?

Answer 16

Calcaneus

Question 17

 Which Two muscles work together to provide Shock absorption at the foot and adaptation to uneven surfaces

Answer 17

Peroneus longus & anterior tibialis

Question 18

• What are the attachments of flexor digitorum longus?

Answer 18

Tibia & distal phalanges (2-5)

Question 19

Which of the following would you be palpating if you slid your thumb from the lateral malleolus medially and distally?

Answer 19

Talus

Question 20

• Which of the following would you be palpating if you explored the large protrusion at the distal, medial end of the tibia?

Answer 20

Medial malleolus