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

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Gastrocnemius is the primary muscle responsible for plantar flexion of the ankle.

Answer: F
 Hamstring group also assists in plantar flexion of the ankle along with flexing the knee.

Answer: A
 Tibialis anterior dorsiflexes the ankle, which is the opposite of plantar flexion.

Answer: B, D, E, G, H
 These muscles do not directly move the ankle in plantar flexion or dorsiflexion.

Match the Muscles That Move the Lower Extremity with Their