Muscles Of The Anterior Right Hip And Thigh

The tensor fasciae latae is a muscle that is located on the side of the thigh and plays a role in hip flexion and abduction.

The sartorius muscle is the longest muscle in the human body. It is a long, thin, band-like muscle that is located in the thigh.

The rectus femoris is one of the four quadriceps muscles in the anterior compartment of the thigh responsible for knee extension. The other three muscles are vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius.

The vastus lateralis is one of the quadriceps muscles and is located on the outer side of the thigh, responsible for extending the knee.

The vastus medialis is one of the quadriceps muscles located on the inner part of the thigh. It is responsible for extending the knee joint.

The psoas major is a deep hip flexor muscle that runs from the lower back to the thigh. It is responsible for lifting the thigh towards the abdomen.

The correct answer is 'Iliacus' as it is the muscle located in the iliac fossa of the pelvis. The other options are muscles located elsewhere in the body.

The adductor longus muscle is located in the inner thigh and its main function is to adduct the thigh, meaning to bring the thigh towards the midline of the body. The other options mentioned are also muscles around the hip region, but they do not primarily function as adductors.

The gracilis muscle is a long, slender muscle located in the inner thigh. It is often used in surgical procedures for muscle flap transplants due to its long shape and minimal muscle bulk.