Extensor Digitorum Longus
Extensor digitorum longus (often shortened to EDL) is found in the front of the lower leg, in the outer more muscle-bound compartment.
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Ankle Joint Muscles
The following are ankle joint muscles. The enable plantar flexion, dorsiflexion, inversion and eversion of the ankle.
Extensor Hallucis Longus
The extensor hallucis longus is the only ankle muscle responsible for extending (pulling back) the big toe.
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Flexor Digitorum Longus
Flexor Digitorum Longus causes the toes to grip and mold to the floor’s surface which is vital in maintaining balance on rough surfaces. The tendons
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Flexor Hallucis Longus
Flexor Hallucis Longus bends the big toe when you curl up your foot. It is called ‘Hallucis’ as the word Hallux means great or big
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Gastrocnemius
Gastrocnemius is the largest and most superficial of the ankle muscles. Together the Gastrocnemius, Soleus, and Plantaris are known as Triceps Surae. The Gastrocnemius is the
Peroneus Brevis
Peroneus Brevis is one of the peroneal muscles in the ankle which passes down the outside of the lower leg and everts (turn outwards) the
Peroneus Longus
Peroneus Longus is one of the peroneal muscle groups which passes down the outside of the lower leg and everts (turn out) the foot. These muscles
Soleus
Soleus is a large muscle, deep to Gastrocnemius. Together the Gastrocnemius, Soleus, and Plantaris are known as Triceps Surae. Soleus is used constantly in standing to
Tibialis Anterior Muscle
Tibialis anterior forms the main fleshy part of the outside of the shin. It is a dorsiflexor of the ankle.
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