Asked by
Janelle Sanchez
on Oct 12, 2024
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Which of the following muscles is a flexor of the thigh?
A) vastus lateralis
B) adductor magnus
C) tibialis posterior
D) gluteus maximus
Tibialis Posterior
A deep muscle of the lower leg that supports the arch of the foot and aids in plantar flexion and inversion of the foot.
Adductor Magnus
A large muscle in the thigh that helps in the movement of drawing the legs together (adduction).
Vastus Lateralis
A muscle in the thigh that is part of the quadriceps group, involved in extending the knee and stabilizing the leg.
- Understand the primary actions (e.g., flexion, extension, rotation) of the lower body muscles.
- Grasp the concept of muscular involvement in the movement of joints (e.g., knee, hip, ankle).
Verified Answer
AB
Learning Objectives
- Understand the primary actions (e.g., flexion, extension, rotation) of the lower body muscles.
- Grasp the concept of muscular involvement in the movement of joints (e.g., knee, hip, ankle).