Tom is having difficulty with plantar flexion and eversion of his foot. Which muscle is most likely involved in this problem?
A) tibialis anterior
B) soleus
C) gastrocnemius
D) flexor digitorum longus
E) fibularis longus

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Plantar flexion and eversion of the foot are primarily performed by the fibularis longus muscle, making it the most likely muscle involved in Tom's difficulty with these movements. The other muscles listed primarily contribute to other foot and ankle movements, such as dorsiflexion (tibialis anterior), plantarflexion (soleus and gastrocnemius), and toe flexion (flexor digitorum longus).

Tom Is Having Difficulty with Plantar Flexion and Eversion of His