The smallest muscle of the sural region that takes part in plantar flexion is the ________ muscle.

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The plantaris muscle is the smallest muscle in the sural region and assists in plantar flexion of the foot. The gastrocnemius and soleus muscles are larger muscles that also assist in plantar flexion. The extensor hallucis longus and tibialis anterior muscles are located on the anterior (front) portion of the lower leg and are involved in dorsiflexion (lifting) of the foot.

The Smallest Muscle of the Sural Region That Takes Part