Multiple choice

Which of the following muscles is/are the composite muscle(s)?

  1. Pectineus

  2. Biceps femoris

  3. Adductor magnus

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Definition: Composite muscles are those, whose functions are regarded the same in terms of skeletal structure and muscle arrangement condition, as a single muscle model, e.g. vastus intermedius, lateralis and medialis working with rectus femoris on the knee joint for its extension.

Keep practicing — related questions