Joint Action: Plantar flexion

The following muscles produce Plantar flexion at the ankle:

The gastrocnemius muscle is the large calf muscle at the back of the lower leg. It originates above the knee.

Flexor Digitorum Longus causes the toes to grip and mold to the floor’s surface which is vital in maintaining balance

Flexor Hallucis Longus bends the big toe when you curl up your foot. It is called ‘Hallucis’ as the word

Gastrocnemius is the largest and most superficial of the ankle muscles. Together the Gastrocnemius, Soleus, and Plantaris are known as Triceps

Peroneus Brevis is one of the peroneal muscles in the ankle which passes down the outside of the lower leg

Peroneus Longus is one of the peroneal muscle groups which passes down the outside of the lower leg and everts (turn

Soleus is a large muscle, deep to Gastrocnemius. Together the Gastrocnemius, Soleus, and Plantaris are known as Triceps Surae. Soleus is

Placeholder

The Tibialis Posterior is the deepest of all the calf muscles. It helps to support the arch of the foot. Origin: Interosseous

Scroll to Top