Human Movement Ankle Muscles

Originates from the medial and lateral condyles of the femur and inserts onto the posterior calcaneus

Originates from the posterior tibia and fibula and inserts onto the posterior calcaneus

Originates from the posterior lateral condyle of the femur and inserts onto the posterior calcaneus

Originates from the interosseous membrane adjacent to the tibia and fibula and inserts onto the navicular, tarsals, and metatarsals

Originates from the posterior fibula and interosseous membrane and inserts onto the distal phalanx of the great toe

Originates from the posterior tibia and inserts onto the distal phalanx or the 4 lesser toes

Originates from the lateral tibia and interosseous membrane and inserts onto the first cuneiform and first metatarsal

Originates from the fibula and interosseous membrane and inserts onto the distal phalanx of the great toe

Originates from the fibula and interosseous membrane and inserts onto the distal phalanx of the four lesser toes

Knee extension and ankle plantar flexion