The origin of a muscle is on the femur,and the insertion is on the tibia.When it contracts,it bends the knee.Its fibers run parallel to the body.Which of the following terms might be part of its name?
A) Rectus
B) Oblique
C) Femoris
D) Both A and C

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The term "Femoris" indicates the origin of the muscle which is on the femur bone. The term "Rectus" indicates the fibers of the muscle run parallel to the body. Therefore, the correct choice is D, which includes both "Rectus" and "Femoris". The term "Oblique" refers to fibers that run diagonally, which is not a characteristic of this muscle described in the question.

The Origin of a Muscle Is on the Femur,and the Insertion