Thigh Muscles That Attach to the Medial Side of the Pelvis

Question

Thigh muscles that attach to the medial side of the pelvis ________ the thigh at the hip joint.
A)flex
B)adduct
C)extend
D)abduct
E)abduct and rotate

Accepted Answer

The thigh muscles that attach to the medial side of the pelvis are the adductor muscles. As their name suggests, they adduct the thigh at the hip joint, meaning they bring the thigh towards the midline of the body. Therefore, the best choice is B - adduct.