Which of the following statements is MOST CORRECT about the vastus muscle group?

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The vastus muscles (vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius) produce approximately 80% of the total extension torque at the knee joint. The vastus medialis oblique (VMO) has been shown to have a slightly greater contribution to total extension torque compared to the other vastus muscles, but it still only accounts for a portion of the 80%. None of the vastus muscles produce hip flexion.

Which of the Following Statements Is MOST CORRECT About the Vastus