HMS, BM EQ-Bank 26 MC

The muscle group indicated in the image below is primarily responsible for:

Hip flexion
Knee extension
Knee flexion
Hip extension

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\(B\)

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B is correct. The quadriceps are the primary knee extensors

Other Options:

A is Incorrect: Hip flexion is primarily performed by the iliopsoas
C is Incorrect: Knee flexion is performed by the hamstrings
D is Incorrect: Hip extension is primarily performed by the gluteus maximus and hamstrings