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010-111 · Question #42
010-111 Question #42: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is B. Hip extensors. The hamstring muscle group primarily functions as hip extensors and knee flexors, not as hip flexors or knee extensors.
Question
What is a function of the hamstring muscles?
Options
- AHip flexors
- BHip extensors
- CPlantar flexors
- DKnee extensors
Explanation
The hamstring muscle group primarily functions as hip extensors and knee flexors, not as hip flexors or knee extensors.
Common mistakes.
- A. Hip flexion is performed by the iliopsoas and rectus femoris; the hamstrings are antagonists to this movement.
- C. Plantar flexion is a function of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles of the calf, not the hamstrings.
- D. Knee extension is performed by the quadriceps group; the hamstrings perform knee flexion, the opposing action.
Concept tested. Hamstring muscle group anatomical function
Reference. https://www.acefitness.org/resources/everyone/exercise-library/muscles/hamstrings/
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