The hamstring group is the prime mover of thigh ________ and knee ________.
A) extension; flexion
B) dorsiflexion; plantar flexion
C) abduction; adduction
D) rotation; circumduction

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The hamstrings, which are composed of muscles located on the back of the thigh, are responsible for two major movements: thigh extension and knee flexion. Therefore, the best answer choice is A) extension; flexion. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because the hamstrings do not play a significant role in those movements.

The Hamstring Group Is the Prime Mover of Thigh ________