A runner experiences a strong pull in the posterior thigh wh…
A runner experiences a strong pull in the posterior thigh while sprinting resulting in a muscle strain, and cannot extend the hip effectively. Identify TWO of the muscles we learned about in class that might be injured. [A] and [B] The runner was treated with a medication to reduce muscle contractions. Identify ONE target for the drug that would be inhibited to reduce muscle contractions. [C] Pick one of the muscles you answered in this question that was injured and determine another ACTION of that injured muscle that also could cause pain for the runner. [D]
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