A.)What is one muscle that performs extension of the hip? B.) Which muscle exten

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A.)What is one muscle that performs extension of the hip?

B.) Which muscle extends the knee and flexes the hip?

C.) Which 3 muscles extend the thigh and flex the knee?

D.) From the following list of muscles, what is one muscle that is name for it’s function? Explain your answer.

Muscles (only need to choose ONE and EXPLAIN how it is NAMED for its FUNCTION):

Adductor Longus; Biceps Femoris; Gastrocnemius; Glueteus Maximus; Gluteus Minimus; Gracilis; Pectineus; Psoas Major; Psoas Minor; Quadratus Femoris; Rectus Femoris; Sartorius; Semimembranosus; Semitendinosus; Soleus; Tensor Fasciae Latae; Tibialis Anterior; Vastus Lateralis; Vastus Medialis

Explanation / Answer

A.ans:The gluteus maximus muscle performs extension of the hip.It is the largest muscle in the body.

C.ans:The hamstring group of muscles which is comprised of semitendinosus, semimembranosus, and biceps femoris help in extension of the thigh and flexing the knee.

B.ans: Rectus femoris helps in knee extension The iliopsoas group of muscles which includes iliacus and psoas major is responsible for flexion of the hip.

D.ans:Gluteus maximus :In physiological terminology, the largest muscle in group of muscles is referred to as maximus (as in Gluteus maximus).Gluteus means rear in latin and in physiological terms is the largest muscle of the buttock. Gluteus maximus is primarily a stabilizing muscle rendering solid support. It supports the pelvis and the trunk at the juncture where it fits on the femur.  

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