The Extensor Digitorum Longus (extension of the four lateral toes), and the Extensor Hallucis Longus (extension of the large toe).
When you stand on tiptoes on a bathroom scale, there is an increase in the reading on the scale. This happens because you are effectively pushing down harder on the scale when standing on your tiptoes, increasing the force it measures.
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.
A muscle becomes shorter when it contracts.
When a muscle contracts, it shortens in length.
A muscle that contracts shortens whereas a muscle that relaxes lengthens.
When a muscle contracts, it pulls with a force generated by the muscle fibers contracting and shortening.
The arrector pili muscle is responsible for causing hair to stand on end when contracted. It is a small bundle of smooth muscle fibers attached to the hair follicle. When this muscle contracts, it pulls on the hair follicle, making the hair upright.
The muscle responsible for the goosebumps appearance is the arrector pili muscle. When stimulated, this muscle contracts and pulls on hair follicles, causing them to stand upright and creating the appearance of goosebumps on the skin.
When one muscle in a pair contracts the other expands.
shortens
Flexion
Flexion