Gatrocnemius
The gastrocnemius muscle is the large calf muscle at the back of the lower leg. It originates above the knee. As a result, it flexes
Plantar flexion
The following muscles produce Plantar flexion at the ankle:
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 Posterior
The Tibialis Posterior is the deepest of all the calf muscles. It helps to support the arch of the foot.
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