Understanding Joint Motion and Muscle Contractions

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Which muscles contract at the knee to prevent hyperextension and initiate flexion?

  • Rectus femoris
  • Hamstrings
  • Quadriceps
  • Gastrocnemius (correct)

Which muscle contracts at the hip to extend it further?

  • Hamstrings
  • Gluteus medius
  • Tensor fascia lata
  • Gluteus maximus (correct)

What is the function of the Triceps surae at the ankle?

  • To produce dorsiflexion
  • To produce plantarflexion (correct)
  • To control dorsiflexion
  • To initiate flexion

Which muscles contract at the hip to stabilize the pelvis?

<p>Gluteus medius and tensor fascia lata (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Rectus femoris at the knee?

<p>To prevent hyperextension (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles contract at the hip to initiate flexion?

<p>Adductor longus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the loading response phase, which muscle contracts at the hip?

<p>Gluteus maximus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle contracts at the ankle during the mid-stance phase?

<p>Tibialis anterior (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the initial contact phase, which muscle is active at the ankle?

<p>None of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At the knee, which muscle contracts during the loading response phase?

<p>Hamstrings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the mid-stance phase, which muscle contracts at the hip?

<p>Gluteus maximus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle contracts at the ankle during the heel rise phase?

<p>Triceps surae (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the action of Iliopsoas at the hip joint?

<p>To maintain flexion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle contracts at the knee to limit extension?

<p>Hamstrings (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the action of Tibialis anterior at the ankle joint?

<p>To dorsiflex the ankle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the hip, knee, and ankle joints during initial contact?

<p>Hip flexes, knee flexes, ankle dorsiflexes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the action of Hamstrings at the knee joint?

<p>To limit extension (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of moment and power is generated at the hip joint during initial contact?

<p>Hip flexor moment and power generation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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