Asked by
Abrahan Maradiaga
on Oct 12, 2024
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Which muscle causes a medial rotation of the tibia?
A) biceps femoris
B) popliteus
C) sartorius
D) semimembranosus
Medial Rotation
A rotational movement towards the midline of the body.
Biceps Femoris
A muscle of the thigh that is part of the hamstring group, involved in knee flexion and thigh extension.
Popliteus
A small muscle located at the back of the knee joint, critical for unlocking the knee from a fully extended position.
- Absorb information regarding the primary operations such as flexion, extension, and rotation of the muscles located in the lower part of the body.
- Acquire knowledge on the participation of muscular activity in the dynamics of joint mobility, for instance, in the knee, hip, and ankle.
Verified Answer
KC
Learning Objectives
- Absorb information regarding the primary operations such as flexion, extension, and rotation of the muscles located in the lower part of the body.
- Acquire knowledge on the participation of muscular activity in the dynamics of joint mobility, for instance, in the knee, hip, and ankle.