Which of the following is an action of the plantaris?

a. Flexion of the thigh at the hip joint
b. Extension of the thigh at the hip joint
c. Extension of the leg at the knee joint
d. Plantarflexion of the foot at the ankle joint


Ans: d. Plantarflexion of the foot at the ankle joint

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