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Muscles of the Leg that Move the Foot and Toes
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2024
The human leg comprises an intricate system of muscles that facilitate the movement of feet and toes. Within this system, the muscles are categorized into the anterior, lateral, and posterior compartments, each with a unique set of muscles carrying out specific functions. Anterior Compartment The anterior compartment includes muscles that contribute to the dorsiflexion of the foot. This compartment houses the tibialis anterior, extensor hallucis longus, and extensor digitorum longus muscles.
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Foot Exam
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2023
Source: Robert E. Sallis, MD. Kaiser Permanente, Fontana, California, USA The foot is a complex structure composed of numerous bones and articulations. It provides flexibility, is the essential contact point needed for ambulation, and is uniquely suited to absorb shock. Because the foot must support the weight of the entire body, it is prone to injury and pain. When examining the foot, it is important to remove shoes and socks on both sides, so that the entire foot can be inspected and compared.
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An Anatomical Study of Nerves at Risk During Minimally Invasive Hallux Valgus Surgery
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2018
Minimally invasive surgical (MIS) procedures rely on anatomical references to localize structures not directly visible to the surgeon. This manuscript describes a combined method of plane-by-plane dissection and sectional anatomy of fresh-frozen specimens to locate the structures at risk during MIS procedures.
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Rodent Identification II
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2015
Source: Kay Stewart, RVT, RLATG, CMAR; Valerie A. Schroeder, RVT, RLATG. University of Notre Dame, IN Animal records must be accurately maintained to ensure that data collection is correct. Records range from maintaining information on cage cards to having a detailed database with all of the relevant information on each animal. The primary component of recordkeeping is the individual identification of research animals. There are a variety of methods suitable for identifying mice and rats. This...
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Modifying the Bank Erosion Hazard Index (BEHI) Protocol for Rapid Assessment of Streambank Erosion in Northeastern Ohio
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Cited by 5 •
2015
Streambank erosion potential can be evaluated and ranked using David Rosgen’s Bank Erosion Hazard Index (BEHI), however this protocol has significant limitations. Here we present protocol modifications to address time constraints, allow nonprofessionals to complete accurate assessments, and account for non-alluvial stream conditions in Northeast Ohio.
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The ankle plantarflexors generate force as the heel rises, helping transfer the body forward before the foot loses ground contact. Their contribution is therefore central to propulsion rather than simply lifting the heel. In clinical assessment, reduced plantarflexor performance may help explain an inefficient transition from stance into swing and may indicate muscle weakness requiring rehabilitation attention.
Extension of the toes at the metatarsophalangeal joints accompanies the shift of pressure through the forefoot. This coordinated movement helps the foot complete contact with the ground while the body progresses forward. Limitations at these joints can alter the transition and provide clinically relevant information when gait analysis examines pain, restricted motion, or other musculoskeletal problems.
As the heel rises, pressure shifts through the forefoot and contact is progressively maintained toward the toes. This sequence links ankle force, toe extension, and forward body advancement into one coordinated event. Observing an altered pressure transition can help clinicians investigate whether weakness, joint limitations, pain, or neurological and musculoskeletal disorders are affecting walking.
Muscle weakness, joint limitations, and pain can interfere with the coordinated actions that produce forward propulsion. Neurological or musculoskeletal disorders may also change how the foot leaves the ground and enters swing. Identifying the affected feature matters because the findings can guide rehabilitation strategies and support decisions about orthotic or prosthetic design.
Gait analysis examines the toe-off portion of walking in relation to heel rise, ankle plantarflexor force, toe extension, and the forefoot pressure transition. Clinicians use this assessment to evaluate abnormalities associated with weakness, restricted joints, pain, or neurological and musculoskeletal disorders. The resulting observations can connect a walking pattern with appropriate rehabilitation planning.
Assessment can indicate whether impaired propulsion is associated with muscle weakness, joint limitations, pain, or neurological and musculoskeletal disorders. Because toe off marks the transition from stance into swing, abnormalities may reveal problems with the final phase of support and forward advancement. These findings help inform rehabilitation strategies intended to address the patient's gait limitations.
Toe-off findings describe how the foot generates propulsion, shifts pressure through the forefoot, and completes ground contact. That information can inform orthotic design by identifying gait features that need support, and it can contribute to prosthetic development by clarifying the functions required during the stance-to-swing transition. The goal is to support more effective walking mechanics.
Rehabilitation planning benefits from identifying which parts of the toe-off sequence are affected, including plantarflexor force, toe extension, or the forefoot pressure transition. Linking these findings to weakness, pain, joint limitation, or neurological and musculoskeletal disease helps focus treatment strategies. The assessment also provides a functional reference for addressing impaired propulsion during walking.