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Extension
Quadriceps group, Rectus femoris, Vastus medialis, Vastus intermedialis, Vastus lateralis
Flexion
Hamstring group, Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus, Biceps femoris, Popliteus, and Gastrocnemius
Actions of Movement of the Knee
Extension and Flexion