Question

multiple choice question
what is the action of the gastrocnemius muscle?
o flexes leg at knee and plantar flexes foot
o dorsiflexes foot and flexes knee

Explanation:

The gastrocnemius muscle is a major muscle in the calf. Its main actions are flexing the leg at the knee joint and plantar - flexing the foot (pointing the toes downwards). Dorsiflexion (lifting the front of the foot) is not an action of the gastrocnemius.

Answer:

Flexes leg at knee and plantar flexes foot