The _______ Muscle Extends and Rotates the Thigh Laterally and Tilts

Question

The _______ muscle extends and rotates the thigh laterally and tilts the pelvis.
A) iliacus
B) triceps
C) gluteus maximus
D) gracilis

Accepted Answer

The gluteus maximus muscle is responsible for extending and rotating the thigh laterally, as well as tilting the pelvis. The iliacus muscle helps flex the thigh and the triceps muscle extends the forearm. The gracilis muscle adducts and flexes the thigh.