With three seconds left on the clock, Mia breaks free and scores the winning goal in her soccer game. Of the muscles listed, select the one with the primary action in extending the leg for kicking

A.   Biceps femoris
B.   Semimembranosus
C.   Sartorius
D.   Quadriceps femoris
E.   Tensor fasciae latae


D

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