1. Muscles that act on the ankle and foot: An overview
Ankle_Foot_1.mpg

2. The muscles of the leg that control ankle and foot movement are called extrinsic because they _____________.
a. are located in the leg but exert actions in the ankle and foot
b. are located in the superficial compartment of the ankle and foot
c. control extrinsic movements of the ankle and foot
d. all of the above
Answer: A

3. During exercise, the _____________ aids venous return of the blood.
a. deep fascia
b. flexor retinaculum
c. anterior muscle compartment
d. posterior muscle compartment
Answer: A

4. The deep fascia separates the lower leg muscles into a(n) _____________.
a. anterior compartment
b. lateral compartment
c. posterior compartment
d. a and b only
e. all of the above
Answer: E