A person is moving from a sitting position to a standing position.Which of the following muscles are MOST LIKELY activated at the hip to achieve hip extension during this change in position?

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During the movement from a sitting to a standing position, hip extension is required. The gluteus maximus and hamstrings are the primary muscles responsible for this movement. The other options listed involve muscles that are primarily associated with hip flexion or abduction, not extension.

A Person Is Moving from a Sitting Position to a Standing