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Anatomy Joints of Lower Extremity 1bd32de3

Flexion of knee joint is caused by -

A
Rectusfemoris
B
Vastus medialis
C
Hamstrings
D
Vastus lateralis
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Hamstringso Hamstrings (semimembranosis, semitendinesus and biceps femoris) are felxors of knee,o Other three options are part of quadriceps an extensor of knee.Muscles producing movements at the knee jointMovementPrincipal musclesAccessory' musclesA. Flexion1. Biceps femoris2. Semitendinosus3. Semimembranosus1. Gracilis2. Sartorius3. PopliteusB. ExtensionQuadriceps femorisTensor fasciae lataeC. Medial rotation of flexed leg1. Popliteus2. Semimembranosus3. Semitendinosus1. Sartorius2. GracilisD. Lateral rotation of flexed legBiceps femoris--

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