Multiple Choice
Which body system plays a direct role in moving muscles?
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9. Muscle Tissue
Introduction to Muscles and Muscle Tissue
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The vastus medialis is part of which of the following muscle groups?
A
Adductors
B
Hamstrings
C
Calf muscles
D
Quadriceps
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Identify the location of the vastus medialis muscle. It is located in the anterior compartment of the thigh.
Understand the function of the vastus medialis. It is primarily responsible for extending the knee joint.
Recognize the muscle group associated with knee extension in the anterior thigh. This group is known as the quadriceps.
The quadriceps muscle group consists of four muscles: rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius, and vastus medialis.
Conclude that the vastus medialis is part of the quadriceps muscle group, which is responsible for knee extension and located in the anterior thigh.
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