The flexor digitorum longus is a muscle in the lower leg that plantar flexes and inverts the foot, flexes the toes, and helps the foot grip the ground. Keeping this muscle strong can help prevent exercise and overuse injuries to the back of the leg.

1. Flexor Digitorum Longus
The flexor digitorum longus is a long, narrow
muscle that is found in the lower leg. This muscle
plantar flexes and inverts the foot, flexes the toes
and helps the foot "grip" the ground. Keeping this
muscle strong and conditioned will help exercise-
related and overuse injuries of the posterior leg.

2. Flexor Digitorum Longus

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