Which of the following statements BEST describes the function of the piriformis muscle?
A) Lateral hip rotator at all degrees of hip flexion/extension
B) Lateral hip rotator below 90° of hip flexion, medial rotator above 90° of hip flexion
C) Medial hip rotator at all degrees of hip flexion/extension
D) Medial hip rotator below 90° of hip flexion, lateral rotator above 90° of hip flexion
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