What are the 5 plantar flexors of the foot?

What are the 5 plantar flexors of the foot?

What controls plantar flexion?

• Gastrocnemius. The gastrocnemius is a muscle that forms half of what is commonly called the calf muscle.
• Soleus.
• Plantaris.
• Flexor hallucis longus.
• Flexor digitorum longus.
• Tibialis posterior.
• Peroneus longus.
• Peroneus brevis.

What muscles do the ankles use?

Muscles of the Ankle

• The peroneals (peroneus longus and peroneus brevis) on the outside edge of the ankle and foot bend the ankle down and out.
• The calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) connect to the calcaneus by the Achilles tendon.
• The posterior tibialis muscle supports the arch and helps turn the foot inward.

What are the flexor tendons of the ankle?

The major tendons include the following: Achilles tendon, which attaches the calf muscle and calcaneus. flexor hallicus longus, which runs along the inside of the ankle and attaches to the big toe. flexor digitorum, which runs along the inside of the ankle and attaches to the other toes.

What muscles are involved in ankle dorsiflexion?

Muscles of the ankle The tibialis anterior and the extensor hallucis longus produce dorsiflexion and inversion of the foot. The peroneus tertius produces dorsiflexion and eversion of the foot. The extensor digitorum longus only produces dorsiflexion of the foot.

How do I strengthen my ankle plantar flexors?

Step 1: Stand near a wall or counter that you can use for balance. Step 2: Lift one foot and stand with your weight on the other foot. Step 3: Rise on your toes and hold for 5 seconds before lowering your heel to the floor. Step 4: Repeat 10 times before switching to the other leg.

Is there a muscle in your ankle?

The major muscles of the ankle include the gastrocnemius and soleus (calf) muscles, which push the foot down and allow us to go up on our toes. These two large muscles join at the ankle to form the Achilles tendon.

What muscles are involved in plantar flexion?

Plantar flexion involves a coordinated effort between several muscles in your ankle, foot, and leg. These include: Gastrocnemius: This muscle makes up half of your calf muscle. It runs down the back of your lower leg, from behind your knee to the Achilles tendon in your heel.

Which muscle plantar flexes the foot?

The gastrocnemius muscle flexes the foot at the ankle joint — that is it acts to point the foot downwards by bending it at the ankle joint, such as when you stand on your toes. This action is known as plantar flexion.

What is a toe flexor?

Attaching to the toes on the bottom of the foot, the toe flexors pull the toes downward when they contract. The numerous toe flexors include the flexor hallucis longus, flexor hallucis brevis, flexor digitorum longus and flexor digitorum brevis . These muscles help with balance, especially when you rise on your toes.