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All muscles that are agonists or synergists in knee extention, are antagonists in knee flexion.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoQuadriceps group:
-Rectus femoris
-Vastus medialis
-Vastus lateralis
-Vastus intermedius
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Name the muscles used in flexion of the knee?
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Prime mover for shoulder flexion?
Prime mover is the bicep and the antagonist is the tricep.
Knee flexion is when the knee is bent?
Yes, and knee extension would be when the knee is straight.
Prime mover knee flexion?
Bicep Femoris
What muscle is only responsible for elbow flexion?
The bicep
What is the antagonist muscle of dorsi flexion?
The antagonist is your mom
What muscle is the primary mover for knee flexion?
The prime mover for knee flexion is biceps femoris, semimembranosus, and semitendinosus. The prime mover for knee extension is the Quadriceps â?? vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius, and rectus femoris
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 antagonist muscle in ankle plantar flexion?
Tiil adidas is the prime mover of ankle plantar flexion.
What is the antagonist of the tibialis posterior muscle?
Tibialis Posterior
What knee extensor muscle also assists in flexion of the thigh?
rectus femoris
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 muscle is responsible for unlocking the extended knee in preparation for flexion?
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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 are antagonist muscle in head flexion?
semispinalis capitis splenius capitis longismuss capitis spinalis capitis trapezius
What is antagonist muscle to scalene?
Sternocleidomastoid and the Scalenes are Synergists, which mean that they work together to provide the same movements (flexion, rotation and lateral flexion of the head and neck)An Antagonist is a muscle that does the opposite movements. In this case, Antagonists of the Scalenes would be your posterior neck muscles, such as:Upper TrapeziusSplenius CapitusSplenius CervicisSemispinalis Capitis, etc
Concentric contraction of the hamstrings causes which joint action?
knee flexion and hip extension.Biceps femoris also: knee external rotation and hip external rotation.Semi tendinosus and Semi membranosus also: knee internal rotation and hip internal rotation.hamstrings eccentric contraction causes knee extension and hip flexion, whilst the antagonist muscles are passive.
