Paralysis of which of the following would make an individual unable to flex the hip?
A) biceps femoris
B) gastrocnemius
C) tibialis anterior
D) soleus
E) iliopsoas

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The iliopsoas is responsible for flexing the hip joint. Paralysis of this muscle would result in the inability to flex the hip. The other listed muscles have different functions (Biceps femoris- leg flexion and extension, Gastrocnemius- Plantar flexion of the foot, Tibialis anterior- Dorsiflexion and inversion of the foot, Soleus- Plantar flexion of the foot).

Paralysis of Which of the Following Would Make an Individual