Which of the Following Statements BEST Describes the Function of the Piriformis

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements BEST describes the function of the piriformis muscle?

• A)Lateral hip rotator at all degrees of hip flexion/extension
• B)Lateral hip rotator below 90° of hip flexion, medial rotator above 90° of hip flexion
• C)Medial hip rotator at all degrees of hip flexion/extension
• D)Medial hip rotator below 90° of hip flexion, lateral rotator above 90° of hip flexion

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