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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Introduction

Question 3 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology A

Which of these muscle pairs produces opposite motions of the same body part?

Answer
A
rectus abdominus and obliques
B
hamstrings and rectus abdominus
C
quadriceps femoris and hamstrings
D
gluteus maximus and quadriceps femoris

Explanation

The quadriceps femoris extends the knee, straightening the leg, while the hamstrings flex the knee, bending it. These are opposite motions at the same joint, so the quadriceps and hamstrings are the correct pair.

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