6. Antagonistic muscle action chart · Knee joint Complete the antagonistic muscl

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6.      Antagonistic muscle action chart · Knee joint

Complete the antagonistic muscle action chart by listing the muscle(s) or parts of muscles that are antagonist in their actions to the muscles in the left column.

Agonist

Antagonist

Biceps femoris

Semitendinosus

Semimembranosus

Popliteus

Rectus femoris

Vastus lateralis

Vastus intermedius

6.      Antagonistic muscle action chart · Knee joint

Complete the antagonistic muscle action chart by listing the muscle(s) or parts of muscles that are antagonist in their actions to the muscles in the left column.

Agonist

Antagonist

Biceps femoris

Semitendinosus

Semimembranosus

Popliteus

Rectus femoris

Vastus lateralis

Vastus intermedius

Explanation / Answer

Hamstring

Vastus intermedius >>>> Gastrocnemius, Popliteus, Gracilis, and Sartorius

Biceps Femoris Quadriceps muscle Semitendinosus muscle Quadriceps muscle Semimembranosus Tensor fasciae latae muscle Popliteus has no comparable antagonist that is primarily a lateral rotator of leg. Rectus femoris Hamstring Vastus lateralis muscle

Hamstring

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