Asked by Kiyana Inczedi on Jun 24, 2024
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Which of these muscles flexes the foot and is commonly called the calf muscle?
A) Biceps brachii
B) External oblique
C) Gluteus medius
D) Gastrocnemius
E) Sartorius
Gastrocnemius
A major calf muscle that flexes the knee and aids in the plantar flexion of the foot.
Biceps Brachii
A muscle of the upper arm that functions to flex the elbow and rotate the forearm, comprised of two heads.
External Oblique
A muscle located in the abdomen that helps in rotating the trunk and flexing the spine.
- Highlight the pivotal muscles involved in the actuation of various anatomical sections.
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Jaslyn N’koleJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The gastrocnemius muscle is responsible for flexing the foot at the ankle (plantar flexion) and is commonly referred to as the calf muscle.
Learning Objectives
- Highlight the pivotal muscles involved in the actuation of various anatomical sections.