Asked by Okikiade Adekemi on Sep 23, 2024
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Looking at the names of these muscles, which one would you expect to insert on the distal phalanges of toes 2-5?
A) Flexor digitorum longus
B) Tibialis anterior
C) Flexor hallucis longus
D) Extensor pollicis longus
E) Fibularis longus
Distal Phalanges
The bones at the tips of the fingers or toes, forming the end part of the digits.
Flexor Digitorum Longus
A muscle in the lower leg that flexes the toes and plays a crucial role in walking.
- Recognize specific muscle functions based on their anatomical names.
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Sudeep Shresthaabout 22 hours ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Flexor digitorum longus inserts on the distal phalanges of toes 2-5, making it the most likely muscle out of the options given to have this insertion.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize specific muscle functions based on their anatomical names.