Which is an eccentric function of the semitendinosus?
A)restrains/slows anterior tilt of the pelvis at the lumbosacral joint
B)restrains/slows dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle joint
C)restrains/slows anterior tilt of the pelvis at the hip joint
D)restrains/slows extension of the forearm at the elbow joint

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The semitendinosus is a hamstring muscle that acts as an eccentric stabilizer during the swing phase of walking, primarily preventing excessive anterior tilt of the pelvis at the hip joint. Therefore, it restrains/slows anterior tilt of the pelvis at the hip joint.

Which Is an Eccentric Function of the Semitendinosus