Which of the following muscle groups would MOST likely be flaccid or have a manual muscle test (MMT) grade ≤3/5 with a spinal cord lesion at L4?

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A spinal cord lesion at L4 would most likely affect the great toe extensors, as these are primarily innervated by the L5 nerve root. The other muscle groups listed are primarily innervated by L4 or higher, so they would be less likely to be flaccid or have an MMT grade ≤3/5.

Which of the Following Muscle Groups Would MOST Likely Be