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

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The adductor group, located on the medial (inner) side of the thigh, is responsible for adducting the thigh, or bringing the thighs together, as well as assisting in hip flexion and extension. The quadriceps femoris is a group of muscles located on the anterior (front) side of the thigh, responsible for extension of the knee joint. The hamstring group is located on the posterior (back) side of the thigh, responsible for flexion of the knee joint. The gluteus medius muscle is located on the lateral (outer) side of the hip, responsible for abduction of the hip joint.

The Muscle on the Medial Side of the Thigh That