Asked by Austin Wolters on Jul 02, 2024
Which muscle plantar flexes the foot?
A) Tibialis anterior
B) Soleus
C) Extensor digitorum longus
D) Extensor hallicus longus
E) Fibularis brevis
Plantar Flexes
The movement that increases the angle between the shin and the top of the foot, pointing the toes downward.
Soleus
A muscle in the calf of the leg that flexes the foot to point the toes downward.
Tibialis Anterior
A muscle located in the front of the shin that helps in dorsiflexion and inversion of the foot.
- Gain an understanding of the way distinct muscles function in supporting movement and posture.
- Illustrate the contributions of specified muscles to the movements involving the hip, thigh, and foot.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the way distinct muscles function in supporting movement and posture.
- Illustrate the contributions of specified muscles to the movements involving the hip, thigh, and foot.