Which Is an Action of the Flexor Hallucis Longus

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which is an action of the flexor hallucis longus?

• A)inversion of the foot at the subtalar joint
• B)eversion of the foot at the subtalar joint
• C)flexion of the thumb at the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints
• D)dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle joint

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