Which muscle originates at the proximal shaft of the tibia?

A) extensor hallucis longus
B) gastrocnemius
C) fibularis brevis
D) tibialis anterior


D
Explanation:
A) The extensor hallucis longus originates at the fibula.
B) The gastrocnemius originates at the femur.
C) The fibularis brevis originates at the fibula.

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