Human Anatomy
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780135168059
Author: Marieb, Elaine Nicpon, Brady, Patricia, Mallatt, Jon
Publisher: Pearson Education, Inc.,
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Question
Chapter 11, Problem 9RQ
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The prime mover of thigh flexion at the hip.
Introduction:
A flexion can be described as the movement of joints, which results in decrease in the angle between the bones that are converging at the particular joints. The muscle that flexes the joint is referred to as a flexor. The flexors of thigh at the knee include: gracilis, sartorius, gastrocnemius, popliteus, and plantaris.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solutionStudents have asked these similar questions
What effect does the amount of trunk flexion and barbell placement have on the knee and hip muscles throughout the squat?
What leg muscles allow a ballet dancer to rise up and balance on her toes?
Why do you suppose there are more and larger muscles involved in plantar flexion of the foot than dorsiflexion?
Chapter 11 Solutions
Human Anatomy
Ch. 11 - Name the fascicle arrangement in a muscle whose...Ch. 11 - Prob. 2CYUCh. 11 - Which types of leavers operate at a mechanical...Ch. 11 - In a skeletal/muscular lever system, what...Ch. 11 - Most skeletal muscles of the body operate at a...Ch. 11 - Biceps brachii and brachialis both flex the...Ch. 11 - A muscle that abducts the thigh would cross the...Ch. 11 - At most joints (the knee and ankle are...Ch. 11 - Prob. 9CYUCh. 11 - Prob. 10CYU
Ch. 11 - Prob. 11CYUCh. 11 - Prob. 12CYUCh. 11 - Prob. 13CYUCh. 11 - Use your knowledge of word roots and the criteria...Ch. 11 - Prob. 15CYUCh. 11 - Describes the six movements possible at the...Ch. 11 - What muscle is the prime mover of dorsiflexion?...Ch. 11 - How do the lesser gluteals—gluteus medius and...Ch. 11 - Where is the linea alba located, and what muscles...Ch. 11 - Define the boundaries of the triangle of...Ch. 11 - Prob. 21CYUCh. 11 - Identify the body region where the following...Ch. 11 - Prob. 23CYUCh. 11 - Prob. 24CYUCh. 11 - Prob. 1RQCh. 11 - Prob. 2RQCh. 11 - Match the muscles in column B to their embryonic...Ch. 11 - The muscle that closes the eyes is (a) the...Ch. 11 - Prob. 5RQCh. 11 - Prob. 6RQCh. 11 - Prob. 7RQCh. 11 - Prob. 8RQCh. 11 - Prob. 9RQCh. 11 - Prob. 10RQCh. 11 - The major muscles used in the up portion of a...Ch. 11 - Prob. 12RQCh. 11 - Prob. 13RQCh. 11 - Define and distinguish first-, second-, and...Ch. 11 - (a) Name the four pairs of muscles that act...Ch. 11 - List all six possible movements of the humerus...Ch. 11 - (a) Name two forearm muscles that are both...Ch. 11 - (a) Name the lateral rotators of the hip. (b)...Ch. 11 - Prob. 6SAEQCh. 11 - Define (a) a fascial compartment in a limb and (b)...Ch. 11 - Name two muscles in each of the following...Ch. 11 - Prob. 9SAEQCh. 11 - Prob. 10SAEQCh. 11 - Deduce some characteristics of the following...Ch. 11 - For the following muscles, list one action of...Ch. 11 - (a) Define palpation. (b) Why is a knowledge of...Ch. 11 - Explain how one locates the proper site for...Ch. 11 - Prob. 15SAEQCh. 11 - Name the borders of the triangle of auscultation.Ch. 11 - Prob. 17SAEQCh. 11 - Prob. 1CRCAQCh. 11 - Prob. 2CRCAQCh. 11 - Assume you are trying to lift a heavy weight off...Ch. 11 - Prob. 4CRCAQCh. 11 - Prob. 5CRCAQCh. 11 - Based on its fascicle orientation, determine...Ch. 11 - Prob. 7CRCAQCh. 11 - What class of lever is described by the following...Ch. 11 - Walking to her car after her 65th birthday party,...Ch. 11 - An athletic trainer was examining a college...
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- What are two factors which allow the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles to generate greater plantar flexion torque than all the other muscles capable of plantarflexion?arrow_forward.Explain how the rectus femoris can be part of the quadriceps femoris group that mainly extends the knee but also flexes the thigh?arrow_forwardHow can the deltoid extend and flex the arm?arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
- Fundamentals of Sectional Anatomy: An Imaging App...BiologyISBN:9781133960867Author:Denise L. LazoPublisher:Cengage Learning
Fundamentals of Sectional Anatomy: An Imaging App...
Biology
ISBN:9781133960867
Author:Denise L. Lazo
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Chapter 7 - Human Movement Science; Author: Dr. Jeff Williams;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlqElkn4PA4;License: Standard youtube license