All are abductors of thigh, EXCEPT?
Correct Answer: Piriformis
Description: Piriformis helps in lateral rotation of hip and is not a abductor. Gluteus medius, gluteus minimus and saorius are abductors of hip. The hip joint is a ball and socket joint. It has the following normal ranges of movement: Flexion, Extension, Adduction, Abduction, Medial Rotation and Lateral Rotation. There are various muscles which bring about these movements. Hip joint MovementChief musclesAccessory musclesAbductors of hipGluteus mediusGluteus minimusSaoriusTensor fascia lataAdductors of hipAdductor longus, brevis and magnusPectineusGracilisLateral rotators of hipExternus obturatorInternus obturatorsuperior and inferior gemelliQuadratus femorisPyriormisSaoriusGluteus maximusMedial rotators of hipTensor fascia lataGluteus mediusGluteus minimus ExtensorsGluteus maximusHamstrings FlexorsPsoas majorIliacusPectiniusRectus femorisSaoriusAdductor longus
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