Which of the following positions BEST stretches the rectus femoris muscle?

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The rectus femoris muscle crosses both the hip and knee joints and is responsible for both hip flexion and knee extension. Therefore, the position that BEST stretches this muscle would involve hip extension (stretching the muscle at the hip joint) and knee flexion (stretching the muscle at the knee joint). Choice B is the only option that includes both of these movements.

Which of the Following Positions BEST Stretches the Rectus Femoris