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Tibialis anticus

Origin: distal end of the femurInsertion: by two long narrow tendons; proximal ends of the calcaneus and astragalusAction: extends the knee and dorsal flexion of the ankle

Peroneus

Origin: distal end of the femurInsertion: by two tendons; distal end of the tibio-fibula and calcaneumAction: extends the knee and may either flex or extend the foot

Gastrocnemius

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