Which intrinsic foot muscles originate on and insert on tendons?
A)the lumbricals
B)the quadratus plantae
C)the plantar interossei
D)the dorsal interossei
E)the flexor digitorum brevis

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The lumbricals in the foot originate from the tendons of the flexor digitorum longus and insert into the extensor expansion on the dorsal aspect of the toes, making them unique among the intrinsic foot muscles for originating and inserting on tendons.

Which Intrinsic Foot Muscles Originate on and Insert on Tendons