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What is the antagonistic muscle if the vastus intermedius is the agonist muscle?
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∙ 14y ago
i think it is the vastus lateralis but im not sure
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What is the antagonistic muscle if the vastus intermedius is the agonist?
because you suck
Is the rectus femoris anterior to the vastus intermedius?
Yes the rectus femoris is anterior to the vastus intermedius, vastus intermedius is a deep muscle that we need to cut the rectus femoris in order to see it.
What kind of pennate muscle is the vastus intermedius?
Strap
What type of muscle is the quadriceps?
The quadriceps femoris is the great extensor muscle of the knee joint. It has four components:rectus femoris (fusiform bipennate muscle)vastus lateralisvastus intermediusvastus medialis.The tendons of these four muscles unite to form the common tendon and it is inserted on the patella, also is inserted on the tibial tuberosity.
Which muscle straightens leg at the knee?
the quadriceps which are composed of the rectus femoris vastus lateralis vastus medialis and vastus intermedius.
What is the agonist muscle in hip flexion?
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
What muscle extend the leg?
the muscles that extends the lower leg are vastus lateralis, vastus medialis and vastus intermedius. These muscles collectively make up the quadriceps..
What type of muscle bends the knee?
Hamstrings ( Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus & Semimembranosus) are the Agonistic Muscles Quadricpes ( Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis & Vastus Intermedius) are the Antagonistic Muscles Hope I Helped... Sharnie x :)
The Vastus Lateralis is part of which muscle group?
The vastus lateralis is one of the quadricep muscles. The quadriceps are comprised of the rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis and vastus intermedius. The vastus lateralis is in the anterior portion of the thigh and is lateral.
What is the quadriceps femoris?
=helps straighten your knees==-useful in climbing stairs=
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.
What are the four muscles that extend the legs?
Vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius,
