Which is an action of the quadriceps femoris group?
A)flexion of the leg at the knee joint
B)extension of the thigh at the hip joint
C)extension of the leg at the knee joint
D)plantarflexion of the foot at the ankle joint

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The quadriceps femoris group is responsible for extending the leg at the knee joint. Flexion of the leg at the knee joint is controlled by the hamstrings group, extension of the thigh at the hip joint is controlled by the gluteus maximus muscle, and plantarflexion of the foot at the ankle joint is controlled by the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles.

Which Is an Action of the Quadriceps Femoris Group