External Sphincter Ani

Hand MonitoringHand StabilizingMonitoring DirectionNote This muscle cannot be tested directly or with TL testing. To test this muscle, use Surrogate Muscle Testing. 

Semitendinosus

Hand MonitoringSupine: On the calcaneus.  Prone: Proximal to the ankle.  Hand StabilizingSupine: On the front of the knee.  Prone: On the hip.  Monitoring DirectionSupine: Extend the knee by pulling the calcaneus.  Prone: Extend the knee.  Note

Articularis Genu

Hand MonitoringAbove ankleHand StabilizingOn proximal tibia. Monitoring DirectionFlex knee as the client attempts to lift at ankle. Note

Flexor Hallucis Longus

Hand MonitoringHand StabilizingOn the dorsal surface of proximal phalanx of the big toe. Monitoring DirectionPush to extend the the interphalangeal joint of the big toe. Note

Peroneus Longus (Fibularis Longus)

Hand MonitoringPlantar surface of the first metatarsal bone. Hand StabilizingMedial aspect of the calcaneus. Monitoring DirectionPush to cause an eversion and adduction of the foot. Note

Quadriceps – Vastus lateralis

Hand MonitoringProximal to the ankle. Hand StabilizingWith the arm that passes underneath the knee of the monitored muscle, brace the other knee. Monitoring Direction Push to flex the knee.  Note