Asked by Samuel Rajendran on May 09, 2024
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Muscles that move the thigh at the hip joint have insertions on the
A) pelvis.
B) patella.
C) tibia and fibula.
D) sacrum and coccyx.
E) femur.
Hip Joint
A ball-and-socket joint that connects the femur (thigh bone) to the pelvis, allowing for a wide range of movement.
Insertions
The points at which tendons attach muscles to bones, often referred to as the ending point of a muscle.
- Identify the insertion points of muscles that facilitate movement at the hip and knee joints.
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Tiffany WilsonMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Muscles that move the thigh at the hip joint, such as the gluteus maximus, hamstrings, adductor magnus, and iliopsoas have insertions on the femur bone.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the insertion points of muscles that facilitate movement at the hip and knee joints.