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The main muscles of the knee are the quadriceps (4 muscles which straighten the knee) and the hamstrings (3 muscles that bend the knee).
Quadricep Muscles:
Rectus Femoris, Vastus Intermedius, Vastus Medialis, Vastus Lateralis
Hamstring Muscles:
Semimembranosus, Semitendonosus, Biceps Femoris
The other muscles around the knee are Popliteus (at the back of the knee) and the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus)
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoThere are 2 main groups of knee muscles, the quadriceps and the hamstrings.
The quadriceps (Rectus Femoris, Vastus Medialis, Vastus Lateralis and Vastus Intermedius) all straighten the knee
The hamstrings (Biceps Femoris, Semimembranosus and Semitendonosus) all bend the knee
There is one more knee muscle behind the joint itself called popliteus which helps the knee to twist and aids stability of the knee
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What muscles pull knees together?
knee muscles
Are there muscles in the knee?
yes there are muscles all throughout our body.
Which muscles of the posterior compartment cause flexion of knee?
Which muscles of the posterior compartment cause flexion of knee?Read more:Which_muscles_of_the_posterior_compartment_cause_flexion_of_knee
What muscles are used for flexing the knee?
the hamstring is used for flexing the knee
What muscles attach to the knee joint?
the muscle that is attached to the knee joint is the HINGE
Do muscles contract when the knee is sprained?
yes
What muscles are within the knee and hip?
gastrocnemius
Extends the thigh and flex the knee?
The quadriceps extends the thigh and the hamstring muscles flex the knee
Can quadriceps cause knee problems?
If these muscles are weak or injured, there can be more risk of knee injuries.
What is knee hyperextension?
Knee hyper extension is when your knee extends more behind your than it's suppose ( a flamingo bending its leg is an example )without locking. This is caused by weak hamstring muscles and quadriceps muscles that hold the knee in place. Symptoms can vary and are related to those of knee tendinitis.
What muscles are used for raising the knee when standing?
Quadricep
What is the antagonist of the vastus intermedius?
The antagonist of the vastus intermedius is the hamstring muscles, specifically the semitendinosus and semimembranosus muscles. These muscles work to flex the knee joint, while the vastus intermedius works to extend the knee joint.
