Question 1

Which is an action of the flexor digitorum longus?

Accepted Answer

A) restrains/slows plantarflexion of the foot at the ankle joint 
B) restrains/slows flexion of fingers two through five at the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints 
C) restrains/slows eversion of the foot at the subtalar joint 
D) restrains/slows inversion of the foot at the subtalar joint 
A) restrains/slows plantarflexion of the foot at the ankle joint 
B) restrains/slows flexion of fingers two through five at the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints 
C) restrains/slows eversion of the foot at the subtalar joint 
D) restrains/slows inversion of the foot at the subtalar joint

Question 2

If a muscle crosses the metatarsophalangeal and/or interphalangeal joints on the plantar side of the foot,what eccentric function will it most likely have?

Accepted Answer

A) restrains/slows flexion of toes 
B) restrains/slows extension of toes 
C) restrains/slows abduction of toes 
D) restrains/slows adduction of toes 
A) restrains/slows flexion of toes 
B) restrains/slows extension of toes 
C) restrains/slows abduction of toes 
D) restrains/slows adduction of toes

Question 3

Which is an action of the extensor digitorum longus?

Accepted Answer

A) flexion of the leg at the knee joint 
B) plantarflexion of the foot at the ankle joint 
C) extension of toes two through five at the metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints 
D) flexion of toes two through five at the metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints 
A) flexion of the leg at the knee joint 
B) plantarflexion of the foot at the ankle joint 
C) extension of toes two through five at the metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints 
D) flexion of toes two through five at the metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints

Question 4

If a muscle crosses the subtalar joint medially with a vertical direction to its fibers,what eccentric function will it most likely have?

Accepted Answer

A) restrains/slows dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle joint 
B) restrains/slows plantarflexion of the foot at the ankle joint 
C) restrains/slows inversion of the foot at the subtalar joint 
D) restrains/slows eversion of the foot at the subtalar joint 
A) restrains/slows dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle joint 
B) restrains/slows plantarflexion of the foot at the ankle joint 
C) restrains/slows inversion of the foot at the subtalar joint 
D) restrains/slows eversion of the foot at the subtalar joint

Question 5

Which are eccentric functions of the flexor hallucis longus?

Accepted Answer

A) restrains/slows flexion of the thumb at the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints and flexion of the hand at the wrist joint 
B) restrains/slows flexion of the big toe (toe number one)at the metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints and plantarflexion of the foot at the ankle joint 
C) restrains/slows flexion of the thumb at the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints and extension of the hand at the wrist joint 
D) restrains/slows extension of the big toe (toe number one)at the metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints and dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle joint 
A) restrains/slows flexion of the thumb at the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints and flexion of the hand at the wrist joint 
B) restrains/slows flexion of the big toe (toe number one)at the metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints and plantarflexion of the foot at the ankle joint 
C) restrains/slows flexion of the thumb at the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints and extension of the hand at the wrist joint 
D) restrains/slows extension of the big toe (toe number one)at the metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints and dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle joint

Question 6

Which is an action of the flexor hallucis longus?

Accepted Answer

A) inversion of the foot at the subtalar joint 
B) eversion of the foot at the subtalar joint 
C) flexion of the thumb at the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints 
D) dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle joint 
A) inversion of the foot at the subtalar joint 
B) eversion of the foot at the subtalar joint 
C) flexion of the thumb at the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints 
D) dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle joint

Question 7

Which are actions of the extensor digitorum longus at the metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints,and the ankle joint?

Accepted Answer

A) flexion of toes two through five,and dorsiflexion of the foot 
B) extension of toes two through five,and dorsiflexion of the foot 
C) flexion of toes two through five,and plantarflexion of the foot 
D) extension of toes two through five,and plantarflexion of the foot 
A) flexion of toes two through five,and dorsiflexion of the foot 
B) extension of toes two through five,and dorsiflexion of the foot 
C) flexion of toes two through five,and plantarflexion of the foot 
D) extension of toes two through five,and plantarflexion of the foot

Question 8

Which is an eccentric function of the extensor hallucis longus at the metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints?

Accepted Answer

A) restrains/slows extension of the little toe (toe number five) 
B) restrains/slows extension of the big toe (toe number one) 
C) restrains/slows abduction of the big toe (toe number one) 
D) restrains/slows flexion of the big toe (toe number one) 
A) restrains/slows extension of the little toe (toe number five) 
B) restrains/slows extension of the big toe (toe number one) 
C) restrains/slows abduction of the big toe (toe number one) 
D) restrains/slows flexion of the big toe (toe number one)

Question 9

Which is an action of the flexor hallucis longus at the metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints?

Accepted Answer

A) extension of toes two through five 
B) flexion of toes two through five 
C) flexion of the big toe (toe number one) 
D) extension of the big toe (toe number one) 
A) extension of toes two through five 
B) flexion of toes two through five 
C) flexion of the big toe (toe number one) 
D) extension of the big toe (toe number one)

Question 10

What nerve innervates the muscles of the deep posterior compartment of the leg?

Accepted Answer

A) tibial 
B) superficial fibular 
C) deep fibular 
D) obturator 
A) tibial 
B) superficial fibular 
C) deep fibular 
D) obturator

Question 11

Why are all three "Tom,Dick,and Harry" muscles grouped together?

Accepted Answer

A) they are all in the anterior compartment of the leg and have the letters "T,D,and H" in their respective names 
B) they are all in the deep posterior compartment of the leg and all their distal tendons cross posterior and then inferior to the lateral malleolus of the fibula,and have the letters "T,D,and H" in their respective names 
C) they are all in the deep posterior compartment of the leg and all their distal tendons cross posterior and then inferior to the medial malleolus of the tibia,and have the letters "T,D,and H" in their respective names 
D) they are all in the superficial posterior compartment of the leg and their bellies are arranged in the order of "T",then "D," and then "H," standing for tibialis posterior,extensor digitorum longus,and extensor hallucis longus 
A) they are all in the anterior compartment of the leg and have the letters "T,D,and H" in their respective names 
B) they are all in the deep posterior compartment of the leg and all their distal tendons cross posterior and then inferior to the lateral malleolus of the fibula,and have the letters "T,D,and H" in their respective names 
C) they are all in the deep posterior compartment of the leg and all their distal tendons cross posterior and then inferior to the medial malleolus of the tibia,and have the letters "T,D,and H" in their respective names 
D) they are all in the superficial posterior compartment of the leg and their bellies are arranged in the order of "T",then "D," and then "H," standing for tibialis posterior,extensor digitorum longus,and extensor hallucis longus

Question 12

If a muscle crosses the subtalar joint laterally with a vertical direction to its fibers,what action will it most likely have?

Accepted Answer

A) dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle joint 
B) plantarflexion of the foot at the ankle joint 
C) inversion of the foot at the subtalar joint 
D) eversion of the foot at the subtalar joint 
A) dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle joint 
B) plantarflexion of the foot at the ankle joint 
C) inversion of the foot at the subtalar joint 
D) eversion of the foot at the subtalar joint

Question 13

Which is an action of the extensor digitorum longus?

Accepted Answer

A) plantarflexion of the foot at the ankle joint 
B) dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle joint 
C) inversion of the foot at the subtalar joint 
D) extension of fingers two through five at the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints 
A) plantarflexion of the foot at the ankle joint 
B) dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle joint 
C) inversion of the foot at the subtalar joint 
D) extension of fingers two through five at the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints

Question 14

Which are the attachments of the extensor hallucis longus?

Accepted Answer

A) proximal anterior fibula to the dorsal surface of toes two through five 
B) distal anterior fibula to the fifth metatarsal 
C) proximal anterior tibia to the medial foot 
D) middle anterior fibula to the dorsal surface of the big toe (toe number one) 
A) proximal anterior fibula to the dorsal surface of toes two through five 
B) distal anterior fibula to the fifth metatarsal 
C) proximal anterior tibia to the medial foot 
D) middle anterior fibula to the dorsal surface of the big toe (toe number one)

Question 15

Which are actions of the extensor hallucis longus?

Accepted Answer

A) extension of the big toe (toe number one)at the metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints and dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle joint 
B) extension of the thumb at the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints and extension of the hand at the wrist joint 
C) flexion of the big toe (toe number one)at the metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints and plantarflexion of the foot at the ankle joint 
D) flexion of the thumb at the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints and flexion of the hand at the wrist joint 
A) extension of the big toe (toe number one)at the metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints and dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle joint 
B) extension of the thumb at the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints and extension of the hand at the wrist joint 
C) flexion of the big toe (toe number one)at the metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints and plantarflexion of the foot at the ankle joint 
D) flexion of the thumb at the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints and flexion of the hand at the wrist joint

Question 16

If a muscle crosses the ankle joint anteriorly with a vertical direction to its fibers,what eccentric function will it most likely have?

Accepted Answer

A) restrains/slows dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle joint 
B) restrains/slows plantarflexion of the foot at the ankle joint 
C) restrains/slows inversion of the foot at the subtalar joint 
D) restrains/slows eversion of the foot at the subtalar joint 
A) restrains/slows dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle joint 
B) restrains/slows plantarflexion of the foot at the ankle joint 
C) restrains/slows inversion of the foot at the subtalar joint 
D) restrains/slows eversion of the foot at the subtalar joint

Question 17

Which muscle attaches onto the big toe (toe number one)?

Accepted Answer

A) tibialis anterior 
B) flexor digitorum longus 
C) extensor hallucis longus 
D) fibularis tertius 
A) tibialis anterior 
B) flexor digitorum longus 
C) extensor hallucis longus 
D) fibularis tertius

Which is an action of the flexor digitorum longus?

If a muscle crosses the metatarsophalangeal and/or interphalangeal joints on the plantar side of the foot,what eccentric function will it most likely have?

Which is an action of the extensor digitorum longus?

If a muscle crosses the subtalar joint medially with a vertical direction to its fibers,what eccentric function will it most likely have?

Which are eccentric functions of the flexor hallucis longus?

Which is an action of the flexor hallucis longus?

Which are actions of the extensor digitorum longus at the metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints,and the ankle joint?

Which is an eccentric function of the extensor hallucis longus at the metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints?

Which is an action of the flexor hallucis longus at the metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints?

What nerve innervates the muscles of the deep posterior compartment of the leg?

Why are all three "Tom,Dick,and Harry" muscles grouped together?

If a muscle crosses the subtalar joint laterally with a vertical direction to its fibers,what action will it most likely have?

Which is an action of the extensor digitorum longus?

Which are the attachments of the extensor hallucis longus?

Which are actions of the extensor hallucis longus?

If a muscle crosses the ankle joint anteriorly with a vertical direction to its fibers,what eccentric function will it most likely have?

Which muscle attaches onto the big toe (toe number one)?

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How Muscles Function

Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle Joints

Muscles of the Glenohumeral Joint

Muscles of the Elbow and Radioulnar Joints

Muscles of the Wrist Joint

Extrinsic Muscles of the Finger Joints

Intrinsic Muscles of the Finger Joints

Muscles of the Spinal Joints

Muscles of the Rib Cage Joints

Muscles of the Temporomandibular Joints

Muscles of Facial Expression

Muscles of the Hip Joint

Muscles of the Knee Joint

Muscles of the Ankle and Subtalar Joints

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Exam 17: Extrinsic Muscles of the Toe Joints

Which is an action of the flexor digitorum longus?

If a muscle crosses the metatarsophalangeal and/or interphalangeal joints on the plantar side of the foot,what eccentric function will it most likely have?

Which is an action of the extensor digitorum longus?

If a muscle crosses the subtalar joint medially with a vertical direction to its fibers,what eccentric function will it most likely have?

Which are eccentric functions of the flexor hallucis longus?

Which is an action of the flexor hallucis longus?

Which are actions of the extensor digitorum longus at the metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints,and the ankle joint?

Which is an eccentric function of the extensor hallucis longus at the metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints?

Which is an action of the flexor hallucis longus at the metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints?

What nerve innervates the muscles of the deep posterior compartment of the leg?

Why are all three "Tom,Dick,and Harry" muscles grouped together?

If a muscle crosses the subtalar joint laterally with a vertical direction to its fibers,what action will it most likely have?

Which is an action of the extensor digitorum longus?

Which are the attachments of the extensor hallucis longus?

Which are actions of the extensor hallucis longus?

If a muscle crosses the ankle joint anteriorly with a vertical direction to its fibers,what eccentric function will it most likely have?

Which muscle attaches onto the big toe (toe number one)?

Basic Kinesiology Terminology

The Skeletal System

How Muscles Function

Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle Joints

Muscles of the Glenohumeral Joint

Muscles of the Elbow and Radioulnar Joints

Muscles of the Wrist Joint

Extrinsic Muscles of the Finger Joints

Intrinsic Muscles of the Finger Joints

Muscles of the Spinal Joints

Muscles of the Rib Cage Joints

Muscles of the Temporomandibular Joints

Muscles of Facial Expression

Muscles of the Hip Joint

Muscles of the Knee Joint

Muscles of the Ankle and Subtalar Joints

Intrinsic Muscles of the Toe Joints

Functional Groups of Muscles

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