Match the following muscles to their unique features

1. Rectus femoris
2. Vastus lateralis
3. Semimembranosus
4. Popliteus
5. Semitendinosus
a. Its tendon attaches to the medial meniscus through capsular connections.
b. Lies under the iliotibial band (ITB) and can also be palpated lateral to the ITB.
c. Only quadriceps muscle that acts on both the hip and the knee.
d. Its distal tendon inserts at the pes anserine below the medial side of the knee.
e. Its tendon attaches to the lateral meniscus and it unlocks an extended knee.

1. Rectus femoris – c
2. Vastus lateralis – b
3. Semimembranosus – a
4. Popliteus – e
5. Semitendinosus – d

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