These two muscles are known as the triceps surae and together are the most powerful plantar flexors of all of the leg muscles.
A)Tibialis posterior and popliteus
B)Gastrocnemius and soleus
C)Flexor digitorum longus and flexor hallucis longus
D)Tibialis anterior and extensor digitorum longus
E)Extensor hallucis longus and fibularis longus

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The triceps surae refers to the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, which are both located in the calf region of the leg. These two muscles work together to perform plantar flexion, which is the movement of pointing the foot downward. They are the most powerful plantar flexors in the leg. Therefore, the correct choice is B.

These Two Muscles Are Known as the Triceps Surae and Together