The muscle on the lateral side of the hip that abducts the thigh is the:
A)quadriceps femoris
B)hamstring group
C)gluteus medius
D)adductor group

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The gluteus medius is located laterally on the hip and is responsible for hip abduction, or moving the thigh away from the midline of the body. The quadriceps femoris, hamstring group, and adductor group are all located on the thigh and are not responsible for hip abduction.

The Muscle on the Lateral Side of the Hip That