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Tibilias anterior.
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What is the prime mover if ankle plantarflexion?
gastrocnemius
What is the muscle group that produces plantarflexion at the end of the stance phase?
Triceps Surae
Is it true that dorsiflexion and plantarflexion refer to movements of the ankle that change the position of the foot?
Yes.
What muscles act in plantar flexion?
popliteus is not involved in plantarflexion...its involved in leg flexion
When you bend your elbow what is the triceps muscle acting as in relation acting as in relation to the biceps muscle?
antagonist
What two joints does the gastrocenimicis act on?
The knee joint (flexion, movement of the leg) and the ankle joint (plantarflexion, movement of the foot)
What is plantarflexion of the foot?
Plantarflexion is a movement of the foot at the ankle joint downwards - ie. the whole foot is pointed downwards. Imagine standing up then raising yourself onto tip-toes and flexing the foot as far as it will go to stand as tall as you can. In this position your foot is plantarflexed. This is the opposite of dorsiflexion where the foot is pulled 'upwards'.
Why does antagonist want to harm protagonist?
If antagonist did not want to harm protagonist, he wouldn't be antagonist. His opposition to protagonist is what makes him antagonist.
What is a bad guy in a story called?
Antagonist or villain.
Who is the antagonist in Fences?
Cory is the antagonist.
Who is the antagonist of Flipped?
Bryce is the antagonist.
Who is the antagonist in Sounder?
who is the antagonist in sounder
