Question

which of the following is responsible for adducting, flexing, and medially rotating the hip?

a.) gluteus minimus
b.) inferior gemellus
c.) piriformis
d.) adductor brevis

Explanation:

Analyze the actions of the listed hip muscles

• Gluteus Minimus: Abducts and medially rotates the hip.
• Inferior Gemellus: Laterally rotates and abducts the flexed hip.
• Piriformis: Laterally rotates and abducts the flexed hip.
• Adductor Brevis: Adducts, flexes, and medially rotates the hip.

Match the target actions to the correct muscle

• Target actions: Adduction, flexion, and medial rotation of the hip.
• Adductor Brevis performs all three of these actions.

Answer:

• a.) Gluteus Minimus
• b.) Inferior Gemellus
• c.) Piriformis
• d.) Adductor Brevis (Correct answer)