Which of the following positions MOST EFFECTIVELY stretches the rectus femoris muscle?

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The rectus femoris muscle is unique among the quadriceps as it crosses two joints: the hip and the knee. To effectively stretch this muscle, you need to extend the hip (to stretch the muscle at the hip joint) and flex the knee (to stretch it at the knee joint). Option C, hip extension with knee flexion, accomplishes this by lengthening the muscle across both joints it acts upon.

Which of the Following Positions MOST EFFECTIVELY Stretches the Rectus