Which is an action of the quadriceps femoris group?
A)dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle joint
B)flexion of the leg at the knee joint
C)anterior tilt of the pelvis at the hip joint
D)lateral flexion of the trunk at the spinal joints

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The quadriceps femoris group, consisting of four muscles located at the front of the thigh, primarily acts to extend the knee. However, one of its muscles, the rectus femoris, also plays a role in hip flexion, contributing to the anterior tilt of the pelvis at the hip joint.

Which Is an Action of the Quadriceps Femoris Group