Editing Foot (section)

=====''Anterior group''=====
''Extensor group'': the [[tibialis anterior muscle|tibialis anterior]] originates on the proximal half of the tibia and the [[interosseous membrane of leg|interosseous membrane]] and is inserted near the [[tarsometatarsal joint]] of the first digit. In the non-weight-bearing leg, the tibialis anterior dorsiflexes the foot and lift its medial edge ([[supination]]). In the weight-bearing leg, it brings the leg toward the back of the foot, like in rapid walking. The [[extensor digitorum longus muscle|extensor digitorum longus]] arises on the lateral tibial condyle and along the fibula, and is inserted on the second to fifth digits and proximally on the fifth metatarsal. The extensor digitorum longus acts similar to the tibialis anterior except that it also dorsiflexes the digits. The [[extensor hallucis longus muscle|extensor hallucis longus]] originates medially on the fibula and is inserted on the first digit. It dorsiflexes the big toe and also acts on the ankle in the unstressed leg. In the weight-bearing leg, it acts similarly to the tibialis anterior.<ref name="Platzer-258">Platzer 2004, p. 258</ref>

''Peroneal group'': the [[peroneus longus muscle|peroneus longus]] arises on the proximal aspect of the fibula and [[peroneus brevis muscle|peroneus brevis]] below it. Together, their tendons pass behind the lateral [[malleolus]]. Distally, the peroneus longus crosses the plantar side of the foot to reach its insertion on the first tarsometatarsal joint, while the peroneus brevis reaches the proximal part of the fifth metatarsal. These two muscles are the strongest pronators and aid in plantar flexion. The peroneus longus also acts like a bowstring that braces the transverse arch of the foot.<ref name="Platzer-260">Platzer 2004, p. 260</ref>

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