Muscles Of The Lateral Right Hip And Thigh

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1. Which muscle is responsible for abduction of the hip joint?

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The gluteus medius is the primary muscle responsible for hip abduction, while the hamstring, quadriceps, and rectus abdominis are not primarily involved in this movement.

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Explore the muscles of the lateral right hip and thigh through focused assessment. This quiz enhances understanding of muscle anatomy, crucial for students in medical or sports science... see morefields, aiding in practical application and anatomical knowledge. see less

2. What is the largest muscle in the human body?

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The gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in the human body and is located in the buttocks. It is responsible for movement of the hip and thigh.

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3. Which muscle is responsible for flexing the knee joint?

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The biceps femoris muscle is one of the hamstring muscles located at the back of the thigh. It extends from the hip to the knee and is responsible for flexing the knee joint.

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4. What is the medical term for the muscle commonly known as tensor fasciae latae?

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The correct medical term for the muscle commonly known as tensor fasciae latae is indeed tensor fasciae latae, which is a muscle located in the hip region.

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5. Which muscle is responsible for extending the knee?

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The rectus femoris is one of the four quadriceps muscles and is responsible for extending the knee. The biceps femoris is a hamstring muscle, the vastus medialis is another quadriceps muscle, and the soleus is a calf muscle.

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6. Which muscle is located on the outer side of the thigh?

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The vastus lateralis is one of the quadriceps muscles located on the outer side of the thigh responsible for knee extension. The biceps femoris, sartorius, and adductor magnus are muscles located in different areas of the thigh with different functions.

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Which muscle is responsible for abduction of the hip joint?
What is the largest muscle in the human body?
Which muscle is responsible for flexing the knee joint?
What is the medical term for the muscle commonly known as tensor...
Which muscle is responsible for extending the knee?
Which muscle is located on the outer side of the thigh?
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