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Rectus femoris+
anterior thigh; quadriceps+
extension of leg at knee
Vastus lateralis+
lateral anterior thigh; quadriceps+
extension of leg at knee
Vastus Medialis+
medial anterior thigh; quadriceps+
extension of leg at knee
Vastus intermedius+
deep anterior thigh; quadriceps+
extension of leg at knee
Sartorius (*)
parallel strap-like muscle that crosses thigh
flexion of knee forward
Biceps femoris*
posterior thigh; hamstring*
flexion of leg at knee
Semitendinosus*
posterior thigh; hamstring*
flexion of leg at knee
Semimembranosus*
posterior thigh; hamstring*
flexion of leg at knee
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 14y agoHamstrings
- Biceps femoris
- Semiteninosus
- Semimembranosus
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∙ 13y agothe agonist muscle or prime mover is the gluteus maximus in hip extention and in hip flexion the hip flexors is the agonist muscle.
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∙ 14y agoVastus medialis, vastus intermedius, vastus lateralis, rectus femoris. Together, they are the quadriceps femoris.
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∙ 13y agoBiceps Femoris and Semitendinosus muscles of hamstrings
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Exercises that trigger your butt muscle?
hip flexion and hip extention
One of the prime movers for flexion at the hips?
The prim mover for hip flexion is the Rectus femoris. This is a quadricep muscle that crosses the hip joint.
What muscle is the antagonist during extension of forearm?
The flexor carpi radialis is the agonist muscle in wrist flexion. This muscle, know as a wrist flexor, is located in the forearm.
What is the function of the longest muscle?
Function of the sartorius is flexion of the hip and knee joints. It is also called as 'Tailor's muscle'.
What does the Tensia fascia late muscle do?
the tensia fascia muscle does abduction, medial rotation and flexion of the hip joint
What is the synergist muscle in a sit up?
Technically speaking it's the abs. The agonist muscle in a situp is actually the hip flexors.
What typed of exercises are plantar flexion hip flexion hip extensions knee flexion and side leg raises?
balance
What types of exercises are plantar flexion hip flexion hip extension knee flexion and side leg raises?
balance
What are examples of reverse muscle action of the human body?
The rectus femoris THe regular Muscle Action is hip flexion with knee extension, as in kicking a ball or doing a straight leg raise The reverse muscle action is still hip flexion with knee extension, but as in doing sit-ups while lying supine with knes straight ahead
What is the term for biceps brachii during elbow flexion?
prime mover (agonist)Not sure what you're asking here, but the biceps brachii is the prime mover facilitating flexion at the elbow joint.
Vertebral Foraminal Entrapment on Hip Flexion and Knee Extension?
Vertebral Foraminal Entrapment on Hip Flexion and Knee Extension
What is prime mover for a hip?
a prime mover is the main muscle that causes movement. In the case of the hip flexion, the prime mover would be the rectus femoris or the ilopsoas
