Lower Leg Key Terms by Selena Ortiz-Vasquez https://padlet.com/rh316694_/a7cf4gvg8cgbvuwp en-us 2023-10-31 17:38:31 UTC 2023-11-01 17:53:58 UTC hello@padlet.com Lower Leg Terms rh316694_ https://padlet.com/rh316694_/a7cf4gvg8cgbvuwp/wish/2771043758 2023-10-31 17:39:47 UTC https://padlet.com/rh316694_/a7cf4gvg8cgbvuwp/wish/2771043758 Bones rh316694_ https://padlet.com/rh316694_/a7cf4gvg8cgbvuwp/wish/2771044741 2023-10-31 17:40:29 UTC https://padlet.com/rh316694_/a7cf4gvg8cgbvuwp/wish/2771044741 Muscles rh316694_ https://padlet.com/rh316694_/a7cf4gvg8cgbvuwp/wish/2771052742 2023-10-31 17:46:16 UTC https://padlet.com/rh316694_/a7cf4gvg8cgbvuwp/wish/2771052742 Lower Leg rh316694_ https://padlet.com/rh316694_/a7cf4gvg8cgbvuwp/wish/2771054575

  • Tibia (shine bone)

  • Fibula (calf bone)

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  • Talus(ankle bone)

  • Calcaneus (heel bone)

  • Cuboid

  • Navicular

  • Medical Cuneiform

  • Intermediate Cuneiform

  • Lateral Cuneiform


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  • Metatarsal: although located in the middle of the foot, they typically considered part of the forefoot

  • Phalanges (toes): each toe has three bones except the big toe which has two

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  • Gastrocnemius: flexes and extends the foot, ankle, and knee

  • Soleus: important in walking and standing

  • Plantaris: acts with the gastrocnemius

  • Popliteus: initiates knee flexion/bending



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  • Tibialis anterior: moves foot upward

  • Tibialis posterior: supports the arch and flexes the foot

  • Peroneals: move ankle and foot laterally

  • Extensors: raise toes at ankles for stepping forward

  • Flexors: stabilize toes against the ground

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