Asked by Treesha Patrice on Sep 23, 2024
What is/are the action(s) of the anterior leg muscles?
A) Plantar flexion of the foot and flexion of the toes
B) Inversion of the foot
C) Dorsiflexion of the foot and extension of the toes
D) Abduction of the leg
E) Eversion of the foot
Anterior Leg Muscles
Muscles located at the front of the lower leg primarily responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot and extension of the toes.
Dorsiflexion
The movement that bends the foot upwards towards the shin, opposite of plantarflexion.
- Understand the positioning and role of muscles in the lower extremities based on their location on the leg or thigh.
- Identify the various roles of muscle groups in the lower extremity.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the positioning and role of muscles in the lower extremities based on their location on the leg or thigh.
- Identify the various roles of muscle groups in the lower extremity.