Flexor Hallucis Longus Anatomy

This video tutorial explores the flexor hallucis longus muscle, its function, location, and nerve supply. It details the muscle's attachment points and pathway, highlighting its role in moving the big toe and associated joints. The tutorial also covers the tibial nerve's involvement and provides additional resources for further learning.

What is the primary function of the flexor hallucis longus muscle?

• To stabilize the knee

• To bend the big toe

• To extend the big toe

• To rotate the ankle

Which nerve is responsible for innervating the flexor hallucis longus muscle?

• Tibial nerve

• Femoral nerve

• Radial nerve

• Peroneal nerve

The tibial nerve is a branch of which major nerve in the human body?

• Ulnar nerve

• Axillary nerve

• Sciatic nerve

• Median nerve

Where does the flexor hallucis longus muscle originate?

• Lateral surface of the humerus

• Medial surface of the femur

• Inferior two-thirds of the posterior surface of the fibula

• Anterior surface of the tibia

Through which bone does the flexor hallucis longus tendon pass before reaching the foot?

• Scapula

• Calcaneus

• Patella

• Femur

Which joint is primarily moved by the flexor hallucis longus muscle?

• Knee joint

• Hip joint

• Ankle joint

• Elbow joint

What is the name of the joint formed between the talus and calcaneus bones?

• Interphalangeal joint

• Carpometacarpal joint

• Subtalar joint

• Metatarsophalangeal joint

Which joint is intersected by the flexor hallucis longus muscle?

• Sacroiliac joint

• Metatarsal phalangeal joint

• Glenohumeral joint

• Radioulnar joint

What is the primary movement facilitated by the flexor hallucis longus at the ankle joint?

• Dorsiflexion

• Plantarflexion

• Inversion

• Eversion

Where can you find more resources and quizzes related to anatomy and histology?

• kenhub.com

• biologylearn.com

• anatomyhub.com

• histologyworld.com