Which is an action of the plantar interossei?
A)dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle joint
B)plantarflexion of the foot at the ankle joint
C)extension of toes three through five at the interphalangeal joints
D)flexion of fingers three through five at the interphalangeal joints

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The plantar interossei are a group of muscles in the foot that assist with the extension of the toes, specifically toes three through five at the interphalangeal joints. They do not have any action on ankle joint movement or finger flexion, so options A, B, and D are incorrect.

Which Is an Action of the Plantar Interossei