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What muscle group is responsible for extension of the big toe?
The flexor hallucis longus flexes the great toe and inverts the foot.
What is the name of the antagonist to extensor hallucis longus?
flexor hallucis longus, flexor hallucis brevis
Flat muscle that is weak wrist flexor?
Palmaris longus is a flat muscle in the forearm that is a weak wrist flexor. It is missing in some individuals, making it variable in its presence.
What muscle helps to support the medial longitudinal arch?
Peroneus (fibularis) longus, Tibialis posterior, Flexor Hallucis longus
What muscle of the legs that plantar flexes foot and flexes legs?
The gastrocnemius, tibialis posterior are the main plantarflexors. However, the flexor digitorium longus and flexor hallicus longus are weak plantarflexors, along with peroneus longus and brevis.
How can I effectively stretch the flexor hallucis longus muscle?
To effectively stretch the flexor hallucis longus muscle, you can perform a seated or standing calf stretch with a focus on pointing your toes upward and holding the stretch for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Additionally, you can use a towel or resistance band to gently pull your toes towards you while keeping your knee straight. Stretching regularly and gradually increasing the intensity can help improve flexibility in the flexor hallucis longus muscle.
What muscles are known as the tom dick and harry muscles?
tibialis posterior, flexor digitorum longus and flexor hallucis longus
What muscles form the thenar eminence?
The muscles that form the thenar eminence are the abductor pollicis brevis, flexor pollicis brevis, and opponens pollicis. These muscles are located at the base of the thumb on the palm side of the hand and are responsible for the movements and stability of the thumb.
The main action of the flexor hallicus longus muscle are to?
The main action of the flexor hallucis longus muscle is to flex the big toe and help in plantar flexion of the ankle joint. It also contributes to support the arch of the foot and assists in propulsion during walking and running.
What muscle in leg moves the foot?
There are quite a few muscles that move your foot. The main movers are the tibialis anterior, the extensor digitorum longus, and the peroneus from the front. And the soleus and gastrocnemius from behind.
What muscle flexes and abducts hand at the wrist?
There are several muscles involved in flexing the hand. - Palmaris longus (flexes hand) - Flexor carpi radialis (flexes and abducts hand) - Flexor carpi ulnaris (flexes and adducts hand) - Flexor digitorum superficialis (flexes proximal and middle phalanges, flexes hand) - Flexor digitorum profundus (flexes phalanges and hand) - Flexor pollicis longus (flexes thumb and hand) - Flexor pollicis brevis (flexes thumb) There are also a few more I did not include that flex specific digits of the hand
What muscle is used to bend the hand at the wrist?
The wrist is bent by the wrist flexor muscles, including the flexor carpi radialis, flexor carpi ulnaris, and palmaris longus. These muscles are responsible for flexing the hand at the wrist joint.
