The quadriceps are the prime movers of knee extension. Which muscle group is an antagonist to knee extension? (A) soleus (B) hamstrings (C) gluteus maximus (D) tibialis anterior
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The antagonist muscle group would be responsible for the opposite action, which is knee flexion or bending the leg at the knee joint. (A) Soleus is a muscle in the calf that helps with plantar flexion (pointing the toes) and is not involved in knee flexion. (C) Show more…
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