Which Is an Action of the Fibularis Brevis

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which is an action of the fibularis brevis?

• A)eversion of the foot at the subtalar joint
• B)flexion of the leg at the knee joint
• C)flexion of the thigh at the hip joint
• D)dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle joint

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Definitions:

K+

Potassium ion, an essential electrolyte involved in various body functions including nerve signal transmission and muscle contraction.

Hyperpolarize

A change in a cell's membrane potential that makes it more negative, moving it further away from initiating an action potential.

Hyperpolarization

An increase in a cell's membrane potential, making the interior of the cell more negative and less likely to fire an action potential.

Plasma Membrane

The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell, responsible for controlling the passage of substances in and out.