All of the following extend the knee EXCEPT the ________.
A) rectus femoris
B) popliteus
C) vastus intermedius
D) vastus lateralis

Name: All of the following extend the knee EXCEPT the ________. A) rectus femoris B) popliteus C) vastus intermedius D) vastus lateralis
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The popliteus muscle is actually responsible for flexing the knee, not extending it. The other muscles listed are all involved in knee extension.

All of the Following Extend the Knee EXCEPT the ________