Compare and contrast the functions of the tibialis anterior and tibialis posteri

Question

Compare and contrast the functions of the tibialis anterior and tibialis posterior muscles by answering the following three questions:

a. for what action do the tibialis anterior and posterior act as antagonists?

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b. For what action do the tibialis anterior and posterior act as synergists?

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c. What two muscles act as antagonists to the tibialis anterior and tibialis posterior for the action you gave in part (b) of this question?

i. ______________________________

ii. __________________________

Explanation / Answer

a. Tibialis Anterior Acts as an Antagonist (Dorsiflexion/Plantar flexion),

    Tibialis Posterior Acts as an Antagonist (Dorsiflexion/Plantar flexion)

b. Tibialis Anterior Acts as an Synergist (Inversion) of the Tibialis Posterior

    Tibialis Posterior Acts as anSynergist (Inversion) of the Tibialis Anterior

C. Peroneus longus and Peroneus Brevis muscle as antagonists to the tibialis anterior and tibialis posterior for the action in part (b) of this question

     i. Peroneus Longus

     ii. Peroneus Brevis

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