Which of the Following Muscles Forms a Sling to Lift

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following muscles forms a sling to lift and support the transverse and medial longitudinal arches?

• A)Tibialis posterior, fibularis brevis
• B)Extensor hallucis longus, flexor hallucis longus
• C)Tibialis anterior, fibularis longus (peroneus longus)
• D)Flexor digitorum longus, soleus

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