Which of the following muscles functions to extend the foot?
A) gastrocnemius
B) flexor digitorum longus
C) fibularis longus
D) fibularis tertius
E) extensor digitorum longus
A
Explanation:
B) As the name implies, the flexor digitorum longus functions to flex the digits.
C) The fibularis longus acts to flex the foot.
D) The fibularis tertius extends the fifth digit and flexes the foot.
E) As the name implies, the extensor digitorum longus functions to extend the digits.
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