Question

a. achilles tendon
i. attaches ___ muscle to ___ (heel bone).
ii. allows us to raise up on our toes, walk, run and jump
b. the peroneals
i. posterior _____ tendon

1. attaches one of the smaller muscles of the calf to the underside of the foot.
2. helps support the ___ and allows us to turn the ___ inward.

ii. the anterior tibial tendon

1. allows us to _____ the foot.

iii. the _____ tendons - run behind the outer bump of the ankle

1. help turn the foot down and out.
2. called the peroneus ___ and peroneus ___

Explanation:

The Achilles tendon attaches calf - muscle to the calcaneus (heel bone) and enables actions like raising on toes, walking, running and jumping. The peroneal tendons have roles in supporting the foot and turning it. The anterior tibial tendon allows dorsiflexion of the foot. The peroneus longus and peroneus brevis tendons run behind the outer ankle bump and help turn the foot down and out.

Answer:

A. i. Calf; Calcaneus
B. i. 1. Calf; 2. Arch; Foot
ii. 1. Dorsiflex
iii. Peroneal; Longus; Brevis