A runner collapses during a race and is examined by a doctor. They have lost the ability to plantar flex at the ankle. Which of the following is probably the injured muscle?

A. Tibialis anterior
B. Gastrocnemius
C. Biceps femoris
D. Semimembranosus


Answer: B

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