Paralysis of which of the following would make an individual unable to flex the thigh?
A)soleus
B)iliopsoas and rectus femoris
C)biceps
D)vastus medialis

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The iliopsoas and rectus femoris are the primary flexors of the thigh at the hip joint, so paralysis of these muscles would prevent flexion of the thigh. The soleus is a muscle of the calf and not involved in flexing the thigh. The biceps and vastus medialis are muscles of the thigh but are primarily involved in flexing the knee, not the hip.

Paralysis of Which of the Following Would Make an Individual