Which of the following muscles extends the knee?

A. Rectus femoris
B. Gracilis
C. Adductor magnus
D. Sartorius


Ans: A. Rectus femoris

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A. Inferior hypogastric nerves B. Lesser splanchnic nerves C. Pudendal nerves D. Superior hypogastric nerves E. Vagus nerves

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A period of sustained muscle contraction is called ________

A) tetanus B) lockjaw C) incomplete tetanus D) muscle tension

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When is the scrotum formed in the male?

A. 6 weeks B. 9 weeks C. 14 weeks D. 20 weeks

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Which vessel in the figure is labeled "A" ?

a) right subclavian artery b) right radial artery c) right common carotid artery d) right brachial artery e) right axillary artery

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