Match the muscles that move the lower extremity with their function.
-Dorsiflexes the ankle

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The tibialis anterior muscle is responsible for dorsiflexing the ankle, which means lifting the foot upward.

Answer: C 
 The gastrocnemius muscle is responsible for plantarflexion of the ankle, which means pointing the foot downward.

Answer: H 
 The quadriceps group is responsible for extending the knee, which means straightening the leg.

Match the Muscles That Move the Lower Extremity with Their