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I was asking the same question. I think it probably is the Gastrocnemius muscle but I'm having trouble confirming that. It could also potentially be the Soleus muscle.
Alternatively you could say that it is the Triceps Suraemuscle which refers to both the Gastrocnemius and the Soleus as a single muscle. This is a legitamite anatomical description seeing as the Gastrocnemius and the Soleus both attach via the Calcaneus tendon. The Triceps Surae is what is commonly refered to as the "calf muscle".
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The prime movers for plantar flexion are the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. The gastrocnemius is responsible for fast, powerful movements while the soleus provides endurance and stability during activities like walking and running.
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∙ 13y agotibialis anterior is for dorsiflexion, tibialis posterior for inversion
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∙ 12y agoTriceps surae; gastrocnemius and soleus
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∙ 12y agoTriceps surae.
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∙ 12y agotibialis anterior
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∙ 12y agoQUADRICEPS!
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∙ 11y agoSoleus
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Do the tibialis anterior and posterior allow plantar flexion?
No, the tibialis anterior and posterior are responsible for dorsiflexion, not plantar flexion. Plantar flexion is primarily controlled by the muscles of the posterior compartment of the leg, such as the gastrocnemius and soleus.
What is pointing the toes downward?
Plantar Flexion
What does a normal plantar reflex look like?
It results in flexion of the toes
What are the names of the 2 lateral ankle muscles that create plantar flexion and eversion of the foot?
The two lateral ankle muscles that create plantar flexion and eversion of the foot are the peroneus longus and peroneus brevis.
What is the muscle at the back of the calf called?
The muscle at the back of the calf is called the gastrocnemius muscle. It is responsible for plantar flexion of the foot.
What is the antagonist muscle in ankle plantar flexion?
Tiil adidas is the prime mover of ankle plantar flexion.
Prime movers of planter flexion of the foot?
extensor digitorum longus, the extensor hallucus longus and the peroneus tertius muscles help dorsi flexiontibialis anterior
A prime mover of ankle plantar flexion?
tiil adidas
Where does plantar flexion occur?
Plantar flexion occurs in your feet.
Which muscles are prime movers in a crunch?
your rectus abdominis is the prime mover in a crunch exercise or spinal flexion
One of the prime movers for flexion at the hips?
The prim mover for hip flexion is the Rectus femoris. This is a quadricep muscle that crosses the hip joint.
Prime mover of flexion of head?
The prime mover of flexion of the head is the sternocleidomastoid muscle. It acts to tilt and rotate the head to the opposite side when contracted unilaterally and both muscles together flex the neck and bring the head towards the chest.
What is an example of pointing the toes?
An example of pointing the toes would be extending the feet so that the toes are stretched out and the top of the foot is reaching away from the body. This is a common movement in activities such as ballet, yoga, and gymnastics.
What is the function for the Gastonemius muscles?
plantar flexion and knee flexion
What is foot inversion?
plantar flexion
What is pointing the toes downward?
Plantar Flexion
What muscles act in plantar flexion?
popliteus is not involved in plantarflexion...its involved in leg flexion
