Describe the primary function of the following muscles

1 . tibialis posterior: _________________________
2 . peroneus longus: _________________________
3 . tibialis anterior, peroneus tertius, and extensor digitorum longus: _________________________
4 . gastrocnemius, soleus, and flexor digitorum longus: _________________________
5 . quadriceps: _________________________
6 . hamstrings: ______________________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


1 . ankle inversion
2 . ankle eversion
3 . dorsal flexion
4 . plantar flexion
5 . knee extension
6 . knee flexion and hip extension

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The abbreviation DNAR stands for ____________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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