Subtalar Everters, Fibularis Longus & Brevis | Structure, Function & Exercises

Subtalar Everters, Fibularis Longus & Brevis | Structure, Function & Exercises

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The video tutorial covers the anatomy and function of the muscles in the lateral lower leg compartment, focusing on the fibularis longus and brevis. It explains their origins, insertions, innervation, and blood supply. The tutorial also discusses the role of these muscles in subtalar eversion and plantar flexion. Additionally, it provides exercises to strengthen these muscles, particularly in neurological conditions where eversion strength is compromised. The extensor digitorum longus is also highlighted for its role in eversion.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is another name for the fibularis longus muscle?

Peroneus longus

Soleus

Tibialis anterior

Gastrocnemius

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does the fibularis longus tendon insert?

5th metatarsal and cuboid

1st metatarsal and medial cuneiform

Navicular and cuboid

Calcaneus and talus

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which nerve innervates the fibularis longus?

Sural nerve

Superficial fibular nerve

Tibial nerve

Deep fibular nerve

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In neurological conditions, which muscle group is generally weaker?

Extensors

Flexors

Evertors

Inverters

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does the fibularis brevis muscle insert?

Cuboid

Medial cuneiform

Base of the 1st metatarsal

Tuberosity of the 5th metatarsal

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary action of the fibularis brevis?

Subtalar inversion

Knee flexion

Dorsiflexion

Subtalar eversion

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using a theraband in eversion exercises?

To stabilize the knee

To stretch the Achilles tendon

To provide resistance for strengthening

To increase dorsiflexion

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