With the foot dorsiflexed,you can palpate the tendons of which muscles on the dorsum of the foot?
A: Fibularis longus
B: Gastrocnemius
C: Soleus
D: Tibialis anterior
E: Extensor digitorum longus
F: Posterior tibialis
G: Extensor hallucis longus

Question

With the foot dorsiflexed,you can palpate the tendons of which muscles on the dorsum of the foot? 
A: Fibularis longus
B: Gastrocnemius
C: Soleus
D: Tibialis anterior
E: Extensor digitorum longus
F: Posterior tibialis
G: Extensor hallucis longus

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

With the foot dorsiflexed, the tendons of the tibialis anterior, extensor digitorum longus, and extensor hallucis longus become more prominent and palpable on the dorsum of the foot. These muscles are responsible for dorsiflexion and extension of the toes, which is why their tendons are accessible in this position.

With the Foot Dorsiflexed,you Can Palpate the Tendons of Which