Asked by Muddasir Maqbool on Sep 23, 2024
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Muscles that move the leg at the knee joint have origins on the
A) tibia.
B) patella.
C) tibia or fibula.
D) femur or hip bone.
E) fibula.
Knee Joint
A complex hinge joint in the human body that connects the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia), enabling leg movement.
Origins
The points at which muscles are attached to stationary bone structures, serving as the starting point for muscle contraction.
- Pinpoint the attachment sites of muscles that assist in mobilizing the hip and knee joints.
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RS
Rujul Suresh6 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The muscles that move the leg at the knee joint originate on the femur or hip bone. These muscles include the quadriceps, hamstrings, and sartorius. The tibia, patella, and fibula serve as attachment points for the muscles but are not their points of origin.
Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint the attachment sites of muscles that assist in mobilizing the hip and knee joints.