If a muscle crosses the metatarsophalangeal and/or interphalangeal joints on the plantar side of the foot,what eccentric function of the toes at these joints will it most likely have?
A)restrains/slows flexion
B)restrains/slows extension
C)restrains/slows abduction
D)restrains/slows adduction

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Muscles that cross the metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints on the plantar side of the foot primarily function in toe flexion. Therefore, when acting eccentrically, they control or slow down the opposite motion, which is extension.

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