Which of the Following Muscles Is Correctly Matched to Its

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following muscles is correctly matched to its origin and insertion?

• A) tibialis anterior-originates on the fibula and inserts on the calcaneus
• B) fibularis longus-originates on the tibial tuberosity and inserts on each of the five digits
• C) fibularis brevis-originates on the fibula and inserts on the base of the fifth metatarsal
• D) gastrocnemius-originates on the proximal ends of the tibia and fibula and inserts on the first metatarsal
• E) extensor digitorum longus-originates on the lateral epicondyle of the femur and inserts on each of the five digits

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