Table 3 Extrinsic muscles of the foot and function
Muscle | Function | |
|---|---|---|
Anterior Compartment | Tibialis Anterior | Ankle dorsiflexion and Foot inversion |
Extensor Hallucis Longus | Extension of hallux | |
Extensor Digitorum Longus | Extension of 2nd-5th digits | |
Peroneus Tertius | Ankle plantarflexion and Foot eversion | |
Lateral Compartment | Peroneus Longus | Ankle plantarflexion and Foot eversion |
Peroneus Brevis | ||
Posterior Compartment | Deep Muscles | |
Tibialis Posterior | Foot inversion, plantarflexion and adduction | |
Flexor Hallucis Longus | Flexion of hallux | |
Flexor Digitorum Longus | Flexion of 2nd-5th digits | |
Superficial Muscles | ||
Gastrocnemius | Ankle plantarflexion | |
Soleus | ||
Plantaris | ||