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Melissa Martinez
on Oct 12, 2024
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All of the following extend the knee EXCEPT ________.
A) popliteus
B) vastus intermedius
C) rectus femoris
D) vastus lateralis
Popliteus
A small muscle located at the back of the knee joint, important for unlocking the knee from a fully extended position.
Vastus Intermedius
A muscle located in the thigh, lying deep to the rectus femoris and part of the quadriceps femoris group, responsible for extending the knee.
Rectus Femoris
A muscle in the quadriceps group located in the thigh, responsible for extending the knee and flexing the thigh.
- Grasp the essential activities, namely flexion, extension, and rotation, executed by muscles in the lower body.
- Compare and contrast the functions of muscle groups, including the quadriceps, hamstrings, and gluteal muscles.
- Identify muscles that do not conform to general function trends within their muscle groups.
Verified Answer
DL
Learning Objectives
- Grasp the essential activities, namely flexion, extension, and rotation, executed by muscles in the lower body.
- Compare and contrast the functions of muscle groups, including the quadriceps, hamstrings, and gluteal muscles.
- Identify muscles that do not conform to general function trends within their muscle groups.