Flexor Digitorum Longus Distal phalanges of second through fifth toes Extensor Digitorum Longus Lateral condyle of tibia; proximal, anterior shaft of fibula; and interosseous membrane Tibialis Posterior All five tarsal bones and bases of 2-4 metatarsals Fibularis Brevis stabilize your foot when you step on uneven ground. Extensor Digitorum Brevis Extend the second through fourth toes Tibialis Posterior Proximal, posterior shafts of tibia and fibula; and interosseous membrane Soleus Plantar flex the ankle Popliteus Proximal, posterior aspect of tibia Abductor Digiti Minimi Tibial S1,S2 Extensor Digitorum Longus Lets you lift your toes up, which keeps you from tripping while walking. Fubularis Longus Head of fibula and proximal two-thirds of lateral fibula Extensor Digitorum Longus Extend the second through fifth toes (metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints) Dorsiflex the ankle (talocrural joint) Evert the foot Extensor Hallucis Longus Deep fibular L4, 5, S1 Flexor digitorum Brevis Tibial L4, 5, S1 Soleus Calcaneus via the calcaneal tendon Extensor Hallucis Longus Distal phalanx of first toe Flexor Digitorum Brevis Middle phalanges of second through fifth toes Plantaris Calcaneus via the calcaneal tendon Tibialis Posterior Invert the foot Plantar flex the ankle Popliteus Tibial L4,L5,S1 Flexor Hallucis Longus Tibial L5, S1, 2 Gastrocnemius gives your leg its shape and helps you jump, sprint, and stand on your toes. Extensor Digitorum Brevis mall muscle on top of your foot that assists in straightening your toes. Fibularis Brevis Superficial fibular L4, 5, S1 Tibialis Anterior Lateral condyle of tibia; proximal, lateral surface of tibia; and interosseous membrane Extensor Hallucis Longus Middle, anterior surface of fibula and interosseous membrane Abductor Digiti Minimi Lateral process of calcaneus and plantar aponeurosis Flexor Hallucis Longus powers your big toe during sprinting and jumping. Fibualris Longus Plays a big role in maintaining your foot’s arch Soleus Called the “second heart” Flexor Digitorum Longus Known as the “toe grip” muscle Gastrocnemius Flex knee, Plantar flex the ankle Abductor Hallucis Proximal phalanx of first toe and medial sesamoid bone Abductor Digiti Minimi Flex the fifth toe Assist to abduct the fifth toe Gastrocnemius Tibial S1,S2 Abductor Hallucis Tibial L4,L5,S1 Abductor Hallucis move your big toe away from the others and supports balance when you stand. Flexor Digitorum Brevis Medial Process of calcaneus and plantar aponeurosis Tibialis Anterior Deep Fibular L4,L5,S1 Flexor digitorum Longus Tibial L5, S1, (2) Popliteus Medially rotate the flexed knee, Flex the knee Fibularis Brevis Evert the foot Assist to plantar flex the ankle Flexor Hallucis Longus Distal phalanx of first toe Tibialis Anterior lets you lift your foot (dorsiflex), like when you tap your foot. Plantaris Weak plantar flexion, weak flexion of the knee Extensor Digitorum Brevis Dorsal surface of calcaneus Plantaris Lateral supracondylar line of the femur Flexor Hallucis Longus Flex first toe, weak plantar flexion, invert foot Fibularis Longus Base of the first metatarsal and medial cuneiform Flexor Digitorum Longus Distal phalanges of second through fifth toes Extensor Digitorum Longus Lateral condyle of tibia; proximal, anterior shaft of fibula; and interosseous membrane Tibialis Posterior All five tarsal bones and bases of 2-4 metatarsals Fibularis Brevis stabilize your foot when you step on uneven ground. Extensor Digitorum Brevis Extend the second through fourth toes Tibialis Posterior Proximal, posterior shafts of tibia and fibula; and interosseous membrane Soleus Plantar flex the ankle Popliteus Proximal, posterior aspect of tibia Abductor Digiti Minimi Tibial S1,S2 Extensor Digitorum Longus Lets you lift your toes up, which keeps you from tripping while walking. Fubularis Longus Head of fibula and proximal two-thirds of lateral fibula Extensor Digitorum Longus Extend the second through fifth toes (metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints) Dorsiflex the ankle (talocrural joint) Evert the foot Extensor Hallucis Longus Deep fibular L4, 5, S1 Flexor digitorum Brevis Tibial L4, 5, S1 Soleus Calcaneus via the calcaneal tendon Extensor Hallucis Longus Distal phalanx of first toe Flexor Digitorum Brevis Middle phalanges of second through fifth toes Plantaris Calcaneus via the calcaneal tendon Tibialis Posterior Invert the foot Plantar flex the ankle Popliteus Tibial L4,L5,S1 Flexor Hallucis Longus Tibial L5, S1, 2 Gastrocnemius gives your leg its shape and helps you jump, sprint, and stand on your toes. Extensor Digitorum Brevis mall muscle on top of your foot that assists in straightening your toes. Fibularis Brevis Superficial fibular L4, 5, S1 Tibialis Anterior Lateral condyle of tibia; proximal, lateral surface of tibia; and interosseous membrane Extensor Hallucis Longus Middle, anterior surface of fibula and interosseous membrane Abductor Digiti Minimi Lateral process of calcaneus and plantar aponeurosis Flexor Hallucis Longus powers your big toe during sprinting and jumping. Fibualris Longus Plays a big role in maintaining your foot’s arch Soleus Called the “second heart” Flexor Digitorum Longus Known as the “toe grip” muscle Gastrocnemius Flex knee, Plantar flex the ankle Abductor Hallucis Proximal phalanx of first toe and medial sesamoid bone Abductor Digiti Minimi Flex the fifth toe Assist to abduct the fifth toe Gastrocnemius Tibial S1,S2 Abductor Hallucis Tibial L4,L5,S1 Abductor Hallucis move your big toe away from the others and supports balance when you stand. Flexor Digitorum Brevis Medial Process of calcaneus and plantar aponeurosis Tibialis Anterior Deep Fibular L4,L5,S1 Flexor digitorum Longus Tibial L5, S1, (2) Popliteus Medially rotate the flexed knee, Flex the knee Fibularis Brevis Evert the foot Assist to plantar flex the ankle Flexor Hallucis Longus Distal phalanx of first toe Tibialis Anterior lets you lift your foot (dorsiflex), like when you tap your foot. Plantaris Weak plantar flexion, weak flexion of the knee Extensor Digitorum Brevis Dorsal surface of calcaneus Plantaris Lateral supracondylar line of the femur Flexor Hallucis Longus Flex first toe, weak plantar flexion, invert foot Fibularis Longus Base of the first metatarsal and medial cuneiform
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I-Distal phalanges of second through
fifth toes
O-Lateral condyle of tibia; proximal,
anterior shaft of fibula; and
interosseous membrane
I-All five tarsal bones and bases of 2-4 metatarsals
M-stabilize your foot when you step on uneven ground.
A-Extend the second through fourth
toes
O-Proximal, posterior shafts of tibia and
fibula; and interosseous membrane
A-Plantar flex the ankle
I-Proximal, posterior aspect of tibia
N-Tibial S1,S2
M-Lets you lift your toes up, which keeps you from tripping while walking.
O-Head of fibula and proximal two-thirds of lateral fibula
A-Extend the second through fifth toes
(metatarsophalangeal and
interphalangeal joints)
Dorsiflex the ankle (talocrural joint)
Evert the foot
N-Deep fibular L4, 5, S1
N-Tibial L4, 5, S1
I-Calcaneus via the calcaneal tendon
I-Distal phalanx of first toe
I-Middle phalanges of second through
fifth toes
I-Calcaneus via the calcaneal tendon
A-Invert the foot
Plantar flex the ankle
N-Tibial L4,L5,S1
N-Tibial L5, S1, 2
M-gives your leg its shape and helps you jump, sprint, and stand on your toes.
M-mall muscle on top of your foot that assists in straightening your toes.
N-Superficial fibular L4, 5, S1
O-Lateral condyle of tibia;
proximal, lateral surface of tibia;
and interosseous membrane
O-Middle, anterior surface of fibula and interosseous membrane
O-Lateral process of calcaneus and
plantar aponeurosis
M-powers your big toe during sprinting and jumping.
M-Plays a big role in maintaining your foot’s arch
M-Called the “second heart”
M-Known as the “toe grip” muscle
A-Flex knee, Plantar flex the ankle
I-Proximal phalanx of first toe and medial sesamoid bone
A-Flex the fifth toe
Assist to abduct the fifth toe
N-Tibial S1,S2
N-Tibial L4,L5,S1
M-move your big toe away from the others and supports balance when you stand.
O-Medial Process of calcaneus and plantar aponeurosis
N-Deep Fibular L4,L5,S1
N-Tibial L5, S1, (2)
A-Medially rotate the flexed knee,
Flex the knee
A-Evert the foot
Assist to plantar flex the ankle
I-Distal phalanx of first toe
M-lets you lift your foot (dorsiflex), like when you tap your foot.
A-Weak plantar flexion, weak flexion of the knee
O-Dorsal surface of calcaneus
O-Lateral supracondylar line of the femur
A-Flex first toe, weak plantar flexion, invert foot
I-Base of the first metatarsal and
medial cuneiform
