Which of the following is NOT true of the gastrocnemius muscle?
A. It has origins on the lateral and medial condyles of the femur
B. It inserts on the calcaneus by way of the calcaneal tendon
C. Its functions in dorsiflexion of the foot.
D. It functions in flexion of the knee.
E. All of these are true of the gastrocnemius muscle.
Answer: C
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