These two muscles are known as the triceps surae and together are the most powerful plantar flexors of all of the leg muscles

A.   Tibialis posterior and popliteus
B.   Gastrocnemius and soleus
C.   Flexor digitorum longus and flexor hallucis longus
D.   Tibialis anterior and extensor digitorum longus
E.   Extensor hallucis longus and fibularis longus


B

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