Pas 407 Anterolateral Leg: Questions With Solutions

ankle (Achilles) reflex how is it elicited? what does it test? which of these is the main one? {Ans: striking calcaneal tendon S1/S2 roots s1}extensor hallucis longus origin and insertion {Ans: O: Middle third of anterior surface of fibula; interosseous membrane I: Distal phalanx of big toe}superficial posterior/flexor compartment 1. muscles 2. main action 3. nerve 4. artery {Ans: gatrocnemius, soleus, plantaris flex ankle (gastrocnemius flexes knee also) tibial posterior tibial}1. gastrocnemius and soleus are collectively called? 2. they have what role in walking 3. elevate body ___ onto toes when standing {Ans: 1. triceps surae 2. push body forward off planted foot 3. upward}inversion and eversion inversion dermatome and muscles eversion dermatome and muscles {Ans: tibialis posterior and anterior, L4/5 fibularis longus and brevis, L5/S1}flexor digitorum longus origin- insertion- {Ans: origin- medial posterior surface of tibia insertion- distal phalanges toes 2-5}