All of the following cause flexion at the hip EXCEPT the ________

A) quadratus femoris
B) psoas major
C) iliacus
D) adductor brevis


A
Explanation:
B) The psoas major causes flexion at the hip.
C) The iliacus flexes the hip.
D) The adductor brevis adducts, flexes, and rotates the hip.

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