Which of the following muscles is NOT part of the hamstring group? A. Semimembranosus B. Biceps femoris C. Semitendinosus D. Rectus femoris E. None of the above (i.e., all are muscles in the hamstring group) QUESTION 3 Which of the following muscles has a primary action of abducting the thigh? A. Adductor Longus B. Gluteus Maximus C. Semimembranosus D. Gluteus Medius E. Both A and D F. Both B and D G. None of the above QUESTION 4 Based on their location on the anterior part of the femoral region and insertion on the tibial tuberosity, what is the primary action of the quadriceps femoris muscle group? A. Flex the lower leg B. Extend thigh C. Dorsiflexes foot D. Extends leg E. None of the above QUESTION 5 The sciatic nerve innervates which of the following muscles? A. Semimembranosus B. Vastus Intermedius C. Rectus Femoris D. Sartorius E. Both B and C F. All of the above
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