Which of the following muscles is NOT a component of the quadriceps femoris?
A) biceps femoris
B) vastus lateralis
C) vastus intermedius
D) vastus medialis
E) rectus femoris
A
Explanation:
A) The biceps femoris is one of the three muscles comprising the hamstrings. It is a large, broad muscle covering most of the lateral region of the thigh.
B) The quadriceps femoris group consists of the vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius, and the rectus femoris. The biceps femoris is one of the three muscles comprising the hamstrings.
C) The quadriceps femoris group consists of the vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius, and the rectus femoris. The biceps femoris is one of the three muscles comprising the hamstrings.
D) The quadriceps femoris group consists of the vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius, and the rectus femoris. The biceps femoris is one of the three muscles comprising the hamstrings.
E) The quadriceps femoris group consists of the vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius, and the rectus femoris. The biceps femoris is one of the three muscles comprising the hamstrings.
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