Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134580579
Author: Marieb
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 6, Problem 7MC
Which of these thigh muscles causes movement at the hip joint?
a. Rectus femoris
b. Biceps femoris
c. Vastus lateralis
d. Semitendinosus
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