Which of the Following Is the Largest Muscle of the Quadriceps

question 455

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the largest muscle of the quadriceps group?

• A) vastus lateralis
• B) vastus medialis
• C) rectus femoris
• D) vastus intermedius

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Definitions:

Axon Terminals

The endpoint of an axon where neurotransmitters are stored and released to transmit signals across synapses to other neurons, muscles, or glands.

Synapses

The junctions through which neurons signal to each other or to non-neuronal cells such as those in muscles or glands.

Action Potential

A rapid increase and decrease in the voltage across a cellular membrane due to the movement of ions, allowing neurons to transmit signals.

Electrical Charge

A fundamental property of matter that causes it to experience a force when placed in an electromagnetic field, categorized into positive and negative types.