Why Does Weakness in the Quadriceps Femoris Lead to Forward

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Multiple Choice

Why does weakness in the quadriceps femoris lead to forward lean of the trunk or hyperextension of the knee joint?

• A)The heel tends to slap down on the ground during initial contact
• B)Causes inability to adequately support loads or control knee extension
• C)Leads to instability of the patella and spasm of the surrounding tendons which cause postural misalignment
• D)Resulting excessive flexion in the knee and hip lead to this postural misalignment

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