1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
OLEGan [10]
3 years ago
11

An Olympic sprinter readies for a race. After the sound of the starting gun, he propels himself forward from the starting block

and immediately grimaces in pain, grabbing for the back of his thigh. Within 48 hours he begins noticing extensive bruising on the back of his thigh extending into the back of the knee. He now has difficulty rising from a seated position and flexing his knee. Bending at the waist generates more pain. Which muscle is likely injured?
A) Biceps femoris
B) Miopsoas
C) Gluteus maximus
D) Popliteus
Health
1 answer:
pochemuha3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

The correct answer is C) Gluteus Maximus  (GM)    

Explanation:  

Another word for the Gluteus Maximus Muscle is the buttock muscles.

The sprinter grabbed the back of his thigh because it starts right on top of the posterior end of the pelvis and extends almost midway into the thigh.

The functions of the Gluteus Maximus  include but are not limited to:

  1. It keeps the leg straight at the hip;  
  2. Most importantly, when the body stoops or bends over, it helps the body regain an upright erect position. It does this by (in conjunction with other muscles) pulling the pelvis backwards.

Because the sprinter injured the GM, he or she will be unable to resume upright position or flex his knee (which exerts pulling stress on the GM) without feeling a great deal of pain.

Cheers!

You might be interested in
Describe internal factors of decision making.
Jlenok [28]
<span>The factors that affects decision-making are the following: attitude, emotions and ethics. These three factors will help you make a decision that will make you make the "right" decision. It differs from one person to another but decisions are considered right if it makes you feel satisfied</span>
5 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Which term is best defined as the ability of the body's circulatory and respiratory systems to supply fuel and oxygen during sus
seropon [69]
D. oxygen,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
6 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
What does it mean to be an informed consumer?
AnnZ [28]
An informed consumer is someone who knows what medicine they are taking.
5 0
2 years ago
What are some guidelines for using self-management skill of goal seeting?​
Pepsi [2]
It’s management for your work both your self
6 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
An overuse injury can occur when _____.
natta225 [31]

Answer:

B. you perform rehabilitation exercises

Explanation:

7 0
3 years ago
Other questions:
  • Both conditioned compliance and perceived legitimation are factors that A. are likely to explain tendencies to conformity. B. ar
    9·2 answers
  • In order to enforce cultural norms, reinforcements and punishments must be applied to each member of the culture. Please select
    9·2 answers
  • Which of the following results from stimulation by the sympathetic nervous system? A) release of glucose from the liver B) decre
    7·1 answer
  • Which of the following helps prevent an exercise injury? 1Warming up2 Cooling down 3Stretching 4All of the above
    6·1 answer
  • Why are frogs said to have two lives
    15·1 answer
  • What factors allow MRSA to spread rapidly in healthcare settings? Check all that apply.
    14·2 answers
  • Which of the following contains the most calories/gram?
    12·2 answers
  • {stare at my profile picture before answering this question}<br> why don´t people love me?
    6·2 answers
  • Used medically to relieve tension and relax muscles
    11·2 answers
  • What are the inputs and outputs of the skeletal system
    15·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!