The quadriceps femoris is composed of three "vastus" muscles and the ________.
A) semimembranosus
B) rectus femoris
C) semitendinosus
D) biceps femoris

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The quadriceps femoris is composed of the vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius, and the rectus femoris muscles. The other muscles listed (semimembranosus, semitendinosus, and biceps femoris) are part of the hamstring muscle group, which is located on the posterior thigh.

The Quadriceps Femoris Is Composed of Three "Vastus" Muscles and the ________