Which Muscle Originates on the Posterior Tibia and Fibula and Inserts

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which muscle originates on the posterior tibia and fibula and inserts on the posterior calcaneus?

• A) Gastrocnemius
• B) Soleus
• C) Plantaris
• D) Flexor digitorum longus

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Definitions:

Aldoses

A subclass of monosaccharides that contain an aldehyde group and multiple hydroxyl groups, responsible for various roles in living organisms.

Fructose

A simple ketonic monosaccharide found in many plants, sweeter than glucose, and used in foods and beverages.

Cyclic Hemiacetal

A molecule that results from the intramolecular reaction between an aldehyde and an alcohol in the same molecule, forming a cyclic structure with an ether bridge and an alcohol group.

Lactone

A cyclic ester that is formed by the intramolecular condensation of a hydroxy acid.