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How does the stretch reflex cause the quadriceps femoris muscle group to contract?

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 11/17/2022

Tapping on the patellar tendon stretches receptors called the muscle spindles in the quadriceps muscle group of the anterior thigh. This stimulus evokes a rapid motor reflex to contract the quadriceps and shorten the muscles. This process is called the patellar reflex.

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∙ 12y ago

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Muscle group antagonistic to the quadriceps femoris?

Quadricepts

How many groups of quadriceps femoris?

There are 4 groups in the quadriceps femoris muscle.

What muscle is also known as quadriceps?

A four head muscle in the leg/articulates with femoris bone Quadriceps femoris

What is the muscle that bends the knee?

Quadriceps femoris

The patella is embedded in the tendon of which muscle?

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How many heads does the quadriceps femoris have?

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What quadriceps muscle is also a hip flexor?

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The only muscle that acts as a knee extensor is the?

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What is the muscle group at the back of your thigh called?

The quadriceps femoris.

How many parts does the quadriceps consists of?

There are 4 parts in the quadriceps femoris muscle, hence the name.