Human Anatomy & Physiology (9th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321743261
ISBN 13: 978-0-32174-326-8

Chapter 10 - The Muscular System - Review Questions - Page 384: 28g

Answer

Muscles of posterior compartment of leg 1. Gastrocnemius 2. Popliteus

Work Step by Step

Muscles of posterior compartment of leg 1. Gastrocnemius Action: plantar flexes foot; flexes knee 2. Popliteus Action : flexes leg at knee; and medially rotates leg 3. Plantaris Actions; synergistic to gastrocnemius
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