The muscle on the anterior thigh that extends the lower leg is the:
A)sartorius
B)quadriceps femoris
C)tibialis anterior
D)gastrocnemius

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The quadriceps femoris is a large muscle on the anterior thigh that extends the lower leg. It is responsible for straightening the knee joint and is essential for standing, walking, running, and jumping. The sartorius muscle helps to flex the knee and hip joint, the tibialis anterior helps to dorsiflex the foot and ankle, and the gastrocnemius muscle helps to plantarflex the foot and ankle. None of these muscles specifically extend the lower leg.

The Muscle on the Anterior Thigh That Extends the Lower