Answer: 37) The quadriceps group includes all of the following except the A) biceps femoris. B) vastus intermedius. C) vastus lateralis. D) vastus medialis. E) rectus femoris. Answer: 38) Tom is having difficulty with plantar flexion and eversion of his foot. Which muscle is most likely involved in this problem? A) tibialis anterior B) soleus C) gastrocnemius D) flexor digitorum longus E) fibularis longus Answer: 39) Individuals who are engaged in repetitive hand movements such as typing or playing the piano may suffer wrist pain, especially during palmar flexion. All of the following are true concerning this condition except that it A) is called carpal tunnel syndrome. B) results from inflammation of the synovial tendon sheaths. C) never causes muscle weakness. D) results from inflammation of the carpal retinacula. E) imitates the median nerve. Answer: 40) Each of the following muscles acts to flex the leg except the A) semimembranosus. B) semitendinosus.
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The biceps femoris is a muscle located in the back of the thigh. It is one of the hamstring muscles and its main function is to flex the leg at the knee joint. Show more…
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