Which of the following muscles does NOT act in plantar flexion?
A) gastrocnemius and soleus
B) flexor digitorum longus
C) popliteus
D) tibialis posterior
Ans: C) popliteus
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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