The Quadriceps Femoris Group Includes the ________

Question

The quadriceps femoris group includes the ________.
A) rectus femoris, vastus intermedius, psoas major, and iliacus
B) rectus femoris, vastus intermedius, psoas major, and sartorius
C) rectus femoris, vastus intermedius, vastus medialis, and vastus lateralis
D) rectus femoris, vastus intermedius, vastus medialis, and vastus iliacus

Accepted Answer

The quadriceps femoris group consists of four muscles: rectus femoris, vastus intermedius, vastus medialis, and vastus lateralis. Option A includes two muscles that are not part of the quadriceps femoris group (psoas major and iliacus). Option B includes a muscle (sartorius) that is not part of the quadriceps femoris group. Option D includes a muscle (iliacus) that is not part of the quadriceps femoris group.