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Which of the four quad muscles is the largest in size?
Suggested Answer: B
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The vastus lateralis is the largest quadriceps muscle with its origin starting superiorly to the intertrochanteric line and inserting into the lateral border of the patella.
17 comments · newest first
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Marshall
23 days ago
I’ll stick with B) Vastus lateralis then.
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Agustin
28 days ago
I see your point. Size does count in this question.
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Rosio
1 month ago
Exactly! It’s crucial for strength and stability.
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Stefany
1 month ago
True, but size matters here. Vastus lateralis is key.
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Marshall
1 month ago
But Rectus femoris is more about movement, right?
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Agustin
2 months ago
I’m not so sure. A) Rectus femoris might be larger too.
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Rosio
2 months ago
I agree! It covers more area on the thigh.
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Stefany
2 months ago
I think it's B) Vastus lateralis. It's the biggest one.
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Rosalyn
2 months ago
Wait, are you sure about that? Sounds surprising!
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Katie
2 months ago
Really? I always assumed it was the Rectus femoris.
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Leah
2 months ago
Vastus lateralis is the largest, no doubt!
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Paulina
3 months ago
I thought it was the Rectus femoris?
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Charlena
3 months ago
It's definitely the Vastus lateralis!
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Lura
3 months ago
I feel like I read that the Vastus lateralis is the biggest, but I could be mixing it up with another muscle.
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Gerald
3 months ago
I’m a bit confused; I thought the Vastus intermedius was deeper but not necessarily the largest.
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Elenora
3 months ago
I remember practicing a question like this, and I think it was the Rectus femoris that was mentioned as the largest.
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Alica
4 months ago
I think the largest quad muscle is the Vastus lateralis, but I’m not completely sure.