Which of these muscles is most frequently affected in childhood poliomyelitis?
Correct Answer: Quadriceps
Description: Ans. A. QuadricepsThe most frequently affected muscles in poliomyelitis (in order of the frequency with which they are affected)(Lower limb muscles - Quadriceps; tibialis anterior; peroneal muscles) > (Upper limb muscles - Deltoid; triceps; biceps) > (Trunk - abdominal muscles; back; intercostals; diaphragm)
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