Paralysis of which of the following muscles would make an individual unable to flex the knee?
A) gluteal muscles
B) soleus
C) brachioradialis
D) hamstring muscles

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The hamstring muscles are responsible for flexing the knee joint, therefore the paralysis of this muscle group would result in the inability to flex the knee. The gluteal muscles are involved in hip extension and external rotation, the soleus in plantarflexion of the foot, and the brachioradialis in flexion of the forearm.

Paralysis of Which of the Following Muscles Would Make an Individual