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The quadriceps. They are made of four individual muscles; rectus femoris, vastus intermedius, vastus lateralis, and vastus medialis.
The tensor fascia latae also plays a small role in knee extension.
Four Quadriceps - Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialias, Vastus Intermedius
vastus lateralis, vastus medialis and vastus intermedius. The forht muscle of the quad (rectus femoralis) works in close association with the hip than with the knee.
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∙ 14y agoMuscles that flex the knee are the hamstrings which include your semitendinosus, semimembranosus and biceps femoris musces. Muscles that extend the knee are the quadriceps muscles which includes your vastus lateralis obliques, vastus intermedius, vastus medialis obliques and your rectus femoris.
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∙ 9y agoFor knee flexion, the muscles that act in the movement are: The Hamstring muscles (Bicep femoris, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus), Gracilis, Sartorius, Gastrocnemius, Popliteus, and Plantaris.
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∙ 16y agoSartorius
Gracilis
Semimembranosus
Semitendinosus
Bicep Fermoris Long Head & Short Head
Popliteus
Gastrocnemius
Plantaris
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∙ 11y agohamstring muscle
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∙ 11y agoYour tibia, fibula and Femur
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∙ 12y agoHamstring
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What muscles flex the knee?
hamstring group is the primary muscle group for flexing the knee
What is the longest muscle in the body and what is its action?
It is called the Sartorius muscle located in the thigh. Here is the long definition. Assists in flexing, abduction and later rotation of the hip and flexing of the knee.
What muscles are used for flexing the knee?
the hamstring is used for flexing the knee
The general functions of the muscular system?
The most general function of the muscular system is to help a species move. An example of a muscle is the gastrocnemius which helps in flexing of the knee.
What is the antagonist muscle of the multifidus?
The antagonist muscle of the multifidus is the rectus abdominis. The rectus abdominis is responsible for flexing the lumbar spine, while the multifidus helps to extend and stabilize the spine.
What muscle is responsible for unlocking the extended knee in preparation for flexion?
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What happens when you flex your muscle?
The muscle in your arm contracts. The muscle on the other side of your arm, opposite from the side that you are flexing, stretches.
What are the release dates for Flexing Your PC Muscle - 2013?
Flexing Your PC Muscle - 2013 was released on: USA: 1 January 2013 (Denver, Colorado)
What is the difference between muscle flexing and muscle extension?
Inn other words muscle flexing can be called muscle shortening and extension when muscle is elongating. For example when you bend you arm towards your shoulder your bicep muscle is shortening and you can feel a bump. When you extend your arm you can feel that the bump is stretching out and disappearing, that is muscle extension.
What muscle are use during flexing elbow?
Triceps and Biceps
What affects could osteoarthritis have on your knee joint?
Osteoarthritis can be responsible for the complete debilitation of the knee joint. which in turn can lead to the destruction of bone, muscle and other tissue in that area
Is flex and extend the same?
no. flexing is deceasing the angle (e.g bending knee) extending is straightening something. (e.g. straightening knee)
