The rectus femoris muscle originates from the anterior superior iliac spine and inserts into the tibial tuberosity. Predict its main actions with only this information.
10. Muscles
Origin and Insertion
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Elise is a competitive gymnast who strained muscles in her left lower limb doing a tumbling pass. She has pain with extension of her leg and inversion of her foot. Which muscles did she potentially strain?
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Chris is training for his black belt in karate and is working on developing a stronger punch. Which muscles do you recommend that he strengthen to improve his punch? Explain.
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Ms. Hendrix suffered a severe hip fracture that required hip replacement surgery. After an extended recovery period, she is undergoing physical therapy to regain strength and mobility.
Which muscles were likely affected by the hip replacement surgery, and to which parts of the bone do they attach?
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Ms. Hendrix suffered a severe hip fracture that required hip replacement surgery. After an extended recovery period, she is undergoing physical therapy to regain strength and mobility.
Which actions could Ms. Hendrix perform to strengthen these muscles?
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