Asked by Tirumalesh Rasuri on May 30, 2024
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Which of the following is NOT true of the hamstring group of muscles?
A) It consists of the biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus.
B) All of the hamstrings insert on both the tibia and the fibula.
C) All of the hamstrings cause flexion of the leg at the knee.
D) All of the hamstrings have origins on the ischial tuberosity, although the biceps femoris has an additional origin.
E) All of these are true of the hamstrings.
Hamstring Group
A group of three muscles at the back of the thigh that are involved in bending the knee and extending the hip.
Ischial Tuberosity
The protrusion of the ischium, one of the bones that make up the pelvis, which bears the body's weight when sitting.
- Recognize the distinct functions of different muscle groups within the lower limb.
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Colin SmithJun 05, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Only the biceps femoris inserts on both the tibia and the fibula. The semitendinosus and semimembranosus insert only on the tibia.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the distinct functions of different muscle groups within the lower limb.