As well as being a powerful thigh adductor, the adductor magnus assists with

a. extension of the knee and medial rotation of the thigh
b. flexion and medial extension of the knee
c. flexion, extension and lateral rotation of the thigh


Answer: c. flexion, extension and lateral rotation of the thigh

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