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Questions and Answers
Name the muscle that compresses the abdomen at the center and is located in the abdominal wall.
Name the muscle that compresses the abdomen at the center and is located in the abdominal wall.
Rectus abdominis
Which muscle elevates the ribs for inspiration in the thoracic region?
Which muscle elevates the ribs for inspiration in the thoracic region?
External intercostals
What muscle group is comprised of the vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius?
What muscle group is comprised of the vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius?
Quadriceps femoris
Which muscle is responsible for flexing the hip in the hips and thighs region?
Which muscle is responsible for flexing the hip in the hips and thighs region?
Name the muscle in the upper leg that extends the knee and flexes the hip located at the front of the thigh.
Name the muscle in the upper leg that extends the knee and flexes the hip located at the front of the thigh.
What muscle is found in the lower leg and is responsible for inverting the foot?
What muscle is found in the lower leg and is responsible for inverting the foot?
Flashcards
Muscle compressing abdomen
Muscle compressing abdomen
Rectus abdominis is a muscle in the abdominal wall that compresses the abdomen.
Rib elevator muscle
Rib elevator muscle
External intercostals aid in breathing by elevating the ribs.
Quadriceps femoris group
Quadriceps femoris group
Vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius make up the quadriceps femoris group.
Hip flexor
Hip flexor
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Knee extender, hip flexor
Knee extender, hip flexor
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Foot inverter
Foot inverter
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