If a muscle crosses the metatarsophalangeal and/or interphalangeal joints on the dorsal 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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If a muscle crosses the metatarsophalangeal and/or interphalangeal joints on the dorsal side of the foot, it is most likely to restrain or slow flexion of the toes. This is because the dorsal side of the foot is the top of the foot, and flexion at these joints would move the toes downward toward the sole of the foot. Therefore, the eccentric function of the muscle would be to resist this downward movement and slow the flexion of the toes.

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