Learning Modules - Medical Gross Anatomy |
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Leg Flexion and Extension | |
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Flexion of the leg is flexion at the knee. Only slight rotation can occur at the knee joint. Muscles: sartorius, gracilis, hamstrings (semitendinosus, semimembranosus, biceps femoris), gastrocnemius, plantaris |
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Extension of the leg is extension at the knee. Only slight rotation can occur at the knee joint. Muscles: quadriceps (rectus femoris, and vastus lateralis, medialis, and intermedius) |
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