Question

The muscle whose action is dorsiflexion and inversion of the foot is the ________.

1) Tibialis anterior
2) Gastrocnemius
3) Soleus
4) Peroneus longus

Answer 1

Option 1). The tibialis anterior is the muscle responsible for dorsiflexion and inversion of the foot, also it is the correct answer to the question which muscle performs these actions.

Step-by-step explanation:

The tibialis anterior is the muscle responsible for the dorsiflexion and inversion of the foot. When this muscle contracts, the front of the foot is raised. It is situated in the anterior compartment of the leg. It regulates the foot's upward motion at the ankle joint, which is important for balance and walking.

Just to be clear and provide direct answers to the questions posed: The right muscle for the first question is (1) Tibialis anterior, which is the tibialis anterior. Regarding the second query, the gastrocnemius (b) is the largest muscle in the lower leg.