Paralysis of which of the following would make an individual unable to flex the thigh?

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The iliopsoas and rectus femoris are both hip flexors and together they allow for flexion of the thigh at the hip. Paralysis of these muscles would therefore result in an individual being unable to flex their thigh. The biceps femoris is a muscle of the posterior thigh that is responsible for extending the thigh, while the vastus medialis is a muscle of the quadriceps group that is responsible for extending the knee. The soleus is a muscle of the calf that is responsible for plantarflexion of the foot.

Paralysis of Which of the Following Would Make an Individual