Which of the following muscles is NOT a part of the quadriceps muscle group?
• Vastus Intermedius
• Vastus Medialis
• Semimembranosus
• Rectus Femoris
Label the muscle in the photograph above (6.2) and explain any ONE anatomical action - NSC Dance Studies - Question 6 - 2016 - Paper 1
Question 6
Which of the following muscles is NOT a part of the quadriceps muscle group?
• Vastus Intermedius
• Vastus Medialis
• Semimembranosus
• Rectus Femoris
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Worked Solution & Example Answer:Which of the following muscles is NOT a part of the quadriceps muscle group?
• Vastus Intermedius
• Vastus Medialis
• Semimembranosus
• Rectus Femoris
Label the muscle in the photograph above (6.2) and explain any ONE anatomical action - NSC Dance Studies - Question 6 - 2016 - Paper 1
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6.1 Which of the following muscles is NOT a part of the quadriceps muscle group?
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The muscle that is NOT part of the quadriceps muscle group is Semimembranosus. The quadriceps group includes the Vastus Intermedius, Vastus Medialis, and Rectus Femoris.
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6.2 Label the muscle in the photograph above (6.2) and explain any ONE anatomical action.
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In the photograph, the muscle labeled is likely the Rectus Femoris. One anatomical action of the Rectus Femoris is to aid in bending and flexing the knee, as well as extending the hip.
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6.3 Which of the muscles below is the largest muscle in the human body and what is its anatomical action?
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The largest muscle in the human body is the Gluteus Maximus. Its primary anatomical action is to extend the hip.
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6.4 What anatomical action is occurring in the dancer's knees? (Refer to the photograph above.)
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The anatomical action occurring in the dancer's knees is flexion.
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6.5 Name ONE muscle responsible for the action occurring in the dancer's ankles. (Refer to the photograph above.)
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One muscle responsible for the action occurring in the dancer's ankles is the Gastrocnemius.
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6.6 What is the purpose of the hamstring muscles?
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The purpose of the hamstring muscles includes bending the knee and facilitating actions like running and jumping.
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6.7 Judging by the dancer's posture in the photograph, comment on which THREE muscles would be responsible for the dancer's posture.
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The three muscles responsible for the dancer's posture are the Erector Spinae, which stabilizes the spine; the Transverse Abdominis, which draws the abdomen towards the spine; and the Multifidus, which helps stabilize the torso.
