What action do the hamstring, gemellus, obturator, piriformis, and quadratus femoris muscles perform on the femur?

A. abduction
B. adduction
C. lateral rotation
D. flexion


Answer: C

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What will be an ideal response?

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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