Asked by Nicholas Marotta on Sep 23, 2024
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The quadriceps femoris group of muscles is innervated by the ________ nerve.
A) common fibular
B) tibial
C) superior gluteal
D) obturator
E) femoral
Quadriceps Femoris
A muscle group consisting of four muscles on the front of the thigh that extend the knee.
Innervated
Supplied or stimulated by nerves.
- Identify the innervation of major muscle groups in the lower limb.
Verified Answer
YJ
Yvonne Jennings5 days ago
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The femoral nerve innervates the quadriceps femoris group of muscles, which are located in the anterior compartment of the thigh. The other nerves listed (common fibular, tibial, superior gluteal, and obturator) innervate different muscles or regions of the lower extremity.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the innervation of major muscle groups in the lower limb.