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The gastrocnemius (plantar flexes the foot) is the muscle which is opposite of the tibialis anterior dorsiflexor of the foot).

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An antagonist to the gastrocnemius is the?

tibialis anterior muscle. It is located in the front of the lower leg and performs dorsiflexion of the foot, which is the opposite movement of the plantarflexion action of the gastrocnemius muscle.


Nerve supply of the tibialis anterior muscle?

deep peroneal nerve supplies the tibialis anterior muscle


Which muscle opposes the gastrocnemius?

The tibialis anterior


What muscle is an antagonist to the gastrocnemius?

i believe its tibialis anterior


Which muscle is the prime mover for foot inversion?

tibialis posteriorTibialis anterior and posterior tibialis posterior


What muscle causes dorsi flexion?

tibialis anterior


Which muscle concentrically accelerates dorsiflexion?

Anterior tibialis


Which muscle involoves dorsiflexion and inversion of the foot?

The anterior and posterior compartment of the leg Anterior compartment: - Tibialis Anterior - Extensor Digitorium Longus - Extensor Hallucis Longus Posterior compartment: Deep: - Tibialis Posterior - Flexor Digitorium Longus - Flexor Digitorium Brevis


What muscle is responsible for dorsiflexion and inversion of the foot?

Tibialis Anterior


When standing on your tiptoes the tibialis anterior muscle serves as what?

When standing on your tiptoes, the tibialis anterior muscle serves as the prime mover responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot. It helps lift the front part of the foot upward and allows you to push off the ground efficiently.


What is the name of the muscle that runs along side the tibia?

tibialis anterior


What muscle has the action of extending the toes?

Type your answer here... tibialis anterior