The Combining Form Extens/o- Means ________

question 172

Multiple Choice

The combining form extens/o- means ________.

• A)"elongating"
• B)"extend"
• C)"reaching"
• D)"straightening"

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Definitions:

Semimembranosus

A large muscle in the back of the thigh that is part of the hamstrings group and helps in thigh extension and knee flexion.

Extensor Digitorum Longus

A muscle in the lower leg that helps to extend the toes and dorsiflex the foot, aiding in walking and running.

Fibularis Tertius

A small muscle in the lower leg that helps with foot eversion and extension of the toes.

Gastrocnemius

A major calf muscle that is involved in walking, running, and jumping, aiding in the bending of the knee and the plantar flexion of the foot.