Of the following muscles of the thigh which one has its origin on the ilium, sacrum and coccyx and its insertion on the posterior surface of the femur?

A) gluteus maximus
B) adductor magnus
C) biceps femoris
D) gluteus minimus


Answer: A) gluteus maximus

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