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which of the following is responsible for adducting, flexing, and medially rotating the hip?
a.) gluteus minimus
b.) adductor brevis
c.) piriformis
d.) inferior gemellus
The Gluteus Minimus is a hip muscle. It is located deep to the gluteus medius. Its main functions include hip abduction, but it also assists in hip flexion and medial rotation. The Adductor Brevis is mainly for hip adduction. The Piriformis is involved in hip abduction and lateral rotation. The Inferior Gemellus is also related to hip lateral rotation.
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A. Gluteus Minimus