If a muscle crosses the metatarsophalangeal and/or interphalangeal joints on the dorsal side of the foot,what action will it most likely have at these joints?

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A muscle that crosses the dorsal side of the foot will primarily cause extension of the toes at the metatarsophalangeal and/or interphalangeal joints. Flexion of the toes would require a muscle on the plantar side of the foot. abduction and adduction of the toes are not likely actions for muscles crossing the dorsal side of the foot.

If a Muscle Crosses the Metatarsophalangeal And/or Interphalangeal Joints on the Dorsal