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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


Is the knee a prime mover?

yes


Prime mover muscles?

A prime mover is the muscle that has the most influence in one direction on the joint it acts on. For example the prime mover in extension of the forearm is the triceps.


What muscle of the arm that is the prime mover of forearm extension?

triceps brachii


If a prime mover produces flexion its antagonist will be?

If a prime mover produces flexion, its antagonist will be the muscle responsible for producing extension at the same joint. They work in opposition to each other to create movement and stabilize the joint.


Which muscle is the prime mover for extension of the hand?

Extensor DigitorumExtensor Carpi Radialis LongusExtensor Carpi Radialis BrevisExtensor Carpi UlnarisExtensor IndicisExtensor Digiti MinimiEntensor Pollicis LongusExtensor Pollicis Brevis


What does a prime mover actually do?

A prime mover is the muscle that has the most influence in one direction on the joint it acts on. For example the prime mover in extension of the forearm is the triceps.


What is the prime mover for trunk flexion?

The prime mover for back extension is the Erector Spinae. It consists of three groups ( longissimus, iliocostalis, and spinalis)


Prime mover knee flexion?

The prime mover for knee flexion is the hamstring muscle group, including the biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus. These muscles originate from the ischial tuberosity in the pelvis and insert on the tibia and fibula, allowing them to flex the knee joint when contracting. Strengthening these muscles through exercises like hamstring curls can improve knee flexion strength and function.


What term is used for the gluteus maximus during hip extension when walking up stairs?

prime mover (agonist)


What prime mover of back extension a deep composite muscle consisting of three columns?

Erector Spinae


When was The Prime Mover created?

The Prime Mover was created on 1961-03-24.