Which of the following muscles does not act in plantar flexion?
A)popliteus
B)flexor digitorum longus
C)gastrocnemius and soleus
D)tibialis posterior

Name: Which of the following muscles does not act in plantar flexion? A)popliteus B)flexor digitorum longus C)gastrocnemius and soleus D)tibialis posterior
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The popliteus muscle acts to unlock the knee joint by internally rotating the femur on the tibia, it does not act in plantar flexion. The other options all contribute to the action of plantar flexion.

Which of the Following Muscles Does Not Act in Plantar