The Primary Action of Muscle on the Medial Compartment of the Thigh

Question

The primary action of muscle on the medial compartment of the thigh is .
A) extension of the thigh
B) adduction of the thigh
C) abduction of the thigh
D) flexion of the thigh

Accepted Answer

The primary action of the muscles in the medial compartment of the thigh is adduction of the thigh. These muscles include the adductor longus, adductor brevis, adductor magnus, and gracilis, all of which work together to bring the thigh toward the midline of the body.