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Agonists in knee extension?

An agonist muscle is a muscle that plays a part in the extension of a muscle. The agonist muscles for a knee extension are the quadriceps and hamstrings.


What is the primary function of the knee extension muscle?

The primary function of the knee extension muscle is to straighten the leg by extending the knee joint.


What muscle does the last 10 degrees of knee extension?

The muscle primarily responsible for the last 10 degrees of knee extension is the popliteus muscle. It is a small muscle located at the back of the knee joint and helps to unlock the knee by internally rotating the tibia on the femur.


What muscle group does extension of the knee?

Quadriceps muscle or thigh muscle.


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 pulled when the knee is forced into extension when the hip is already fully flexed?

the hamstrings :)


What are the antagonist muscle used in knee extension?

The antagonists would be those muscles that cause knee flexion. Hamstrings (biceps femoris, semimembranosus, semitendonosis) are the primary knee flexors, and would thus be antagonists to knee extension.


What does soleus have to do with knee extension?

The soleus is a muscle located in the calf that primarily functions to plantarflex the foot at the ankle joint. While it is not directly involved in knee extension, it plays a supportive role during activities that require knee extension, such as standing or walking. By stabilizing the ankle, the soleus helps maintain proper alignment and function of the leg, allowing for more effective knee extension by the quadriceps muscle. Thus, its indirect contribution is important for overall lower limb mechanics.


What muscles are used in hip and knee extension?

Hip and knee extension primarily involves the gluteus maximus and the hamstring muscles for hip extension, while the quadriceps are the primary muscles responsible for knee extension. The gluteus maximus helps to extend the hip joint, while the hamstrings facilitate both hip extension and knee flexion. The quadriceps, particularly the rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius, are crucial for straightening the knee during extension. Together, these muscle groups work to perform movements such as standing up, walking, and running.


Which quadricep muscle has an additional action and what is it?

It is the rectus femoris, which along with the action of knee extension, it also flexes the hip


What are examples of reverse muscle action of the human body?

The rectus femoris THe regular Muscle Action is hip flexion with knee extension, as in kicking a ball or doing a straight leg raise The reverse muscle action is still hip flexion with knee extension, but as in doing sit-ups while lying supine with knes straight ahead


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