neuroguy
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You are testing muscle actions in the lower limb, and ask patient to flex their leg at the knee. What muscle is being stretched?
A. Soleus
B. Gastrocnemius
C. Vastus intermedius
D. Semitendinosus
E. Adductor magnus
F. Biceps femoris
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| namf
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Neuroguy,
You anatomy pirate! What's the difference between Semitendinosus and biceps femoris--aren't they both stretched??
Thanks!
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| humbty
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the question is which one is stretched not activated. so in my opinion its vastus intermedius.
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| neuroguy
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Correct- the vastus is being stretched. Choices D and F are contracting.
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| namf
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arrrgggg! Flex means flex, extend means extend..Blew that one. Thanks for the good practice/lesson!
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| DiaHuq
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nice question makes you have to think :P
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| DiaHuq
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