Which of the following muscles is correctly matched to its origin and insertion?
A) fibularis brevis; originates on the fibula and inserts on the base of the fifth metatarsal
B) fibularis longus; originates on the tibial tuberosity and inserts on each of the five digits
C) gastrocnemius; originates on the proximal ends of the tibia and fibula and inserts on the first metatarsal
D) tibialis anterior; originates on the femur and inserts on the calcaneus
E) extensor digitorum longus; originates on the lateral epicondyle of the femur and inserts on each of the five digits
E
Explanation:
A) The fibularis brevis originates from the distal portion of the fibula and inserts on the base of the fifth metatarsal.
B) The fibularis longus originates on the proximal portion of the fibula and inserts on the bases of the metatarsals.
C) The gastrocnemius has two heads of origin, medial on the knee's fascia and lateral on the distal end of the femur, which unite at the calcaneal tendon and insert on the calcaneus.
D) The tibialis anterior originates on the proximal ends of the tibia and fibula and inserts on the first metatarsal.
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