Asked by Joseph Conrod on Sep 23, 2024
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Thigh muscles that attach to the medial side of the pelvis ________ the thigh at the hip joint.
A) flex
B) adduct
C) extend
D) abduct
E) abduct and rotate
Medial Side
The medial side refers to a position closer to the midline of the body or a structure within the body.
Thigh Muscles
A group of muscles located in the upper leg, responsible for movements of the hip and knee joints.
- Differentiate the responsibilities of muscle groups in the lower limb.
Verified Answer
WW
Wonder womanabout 4 hours ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The thigh muscles that attach to the medial side of the pelvis are the adductor muscles. These muscles are responsible for adducting the thigh at the hip joint, meaning they bring the thigh toward the midline of the body. Therefore, the best choice is B) adduct.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate the responsibilities of muscle groups in the lower limb.