Which two muscles provide good examples for use of the term "synergists"?
A) latissimus dorsi and pectoralis major
B) flexor carpi ulnaris and extensor carpi ulnaris
C) biceps femoris and semitendinosis
D) gastrocnemius and tibialis anterior

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Synergists are muscles that work together to perform a similar function or movement. The biceps femoris and semitendinosus are both part of the hamstrings group at the back of the thigh, working together to flex the knee and extend the hip.

Which Two Muscles Provide Good Examples for Use of the Term