A particular muscle causes flexion of the lower limb at the knee. It is located on the posterior side of the thigh. Where would you expect to find its antagonist?
A)On the medial side of the thigh
B)On the anterior side of the thigh
C)On the lateral side of the thigh
D)On the posterior side of the thigh too
E)On any side of the thigh

Question

A particular muscle causes flexion of the lower limb at the knee.  It is located on the posterior side of the thigh.  Where would you expect to find its antagonist?
A)On the medial side of the thigh
B)On the anterior side of the thigh
C)On the lateral side of the thigh
D)On the posterior side of the thigh too
E)On any side of the thigh

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The antagonist muscle for knee flexion is knee extension, which is found on the anterior side of the thigh. Therefore, the best choice is B – on the anterior side of the thigh.

A Particular Muscle Causes Flexion of the Lower Limb at the Knee