FLEXION OF INTERPHALANGEAL JOINTS OF TOES
Flexion of proximal INTERPHALANGEAL Joints Of Lateral 4 Toes Flexion Digitorum brevis Backlying, ankle in mid-position between plantar and dorsi-flexion. Stabilize proximal row of phalanges of lateral 4 Toes. Patient flexes toes. Resistance is given beneath middle row of phalanges of lateral 4 toes for normal and good. FACTORS LIMITING MOTION. 1.Tension of extensor muscles tendons/dorsal ligaments of toes. 2. Contact of soft parts of phalanges. FIXATION. 1. Stabilization of foot by invertor and evertor muscle groups. 2.Weight of leg and foot Synergistic action of Tibialis anterior to prevent plantar flexion of ankle. Happy viewing.