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Are there any muscles in the lower leg that are responsible for bending and straightening the knee?
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Mostly: upper leg muscles are responsible flexion and extension around the knee. The gastrocnemius(calf muscles), popliteus, and plantaris can contribute to knee flexion though, and are lower leg muscles.
Answered 10/21/2018
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