Asked by Johnny Davis on May 04, 2024
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Which muscle dorsiflexes and inverts the foot?
A) Tibialis anterior
B) Soleus
C) Extensor digitorum longus
D) Extensor hallicus longus
E) Fibularis brevis
Dorsiflexes
The action of moving the foot upward towards the shin, engaging muscles in the anterior part of the leg.
Tibialis Anterior
A muscle located in the front part of the lower leg, responsible for dorsiflexion and inversion of the foot.
Inverts
Informal term for invertebrates, which are animals that do not have a backbone or spinal column.
- Detail the functionings of individual muscles in the activities of the hip, thigh, and foot.
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Taylor MarieMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The tibialis anterior is responsible for dorsiflexion and inversion of the foot.
Learning Objectives
- Detail the functionings of individual muscles in the activities of the hip, thigh, and foot.