Match each thigh muscle with its action(s). Muscle Action(s) Adductor longus Extends knee Rotates thigh medially; abducts thigh Adducts thigh and flexes hip Biceps femoris Flexes knee; extends hip Adducts thigh and extends hip Flexes knee; flexes hip Tensor fasciae latae Quadriceps femoris Sartorius Semitendinosus and semimembranosus Gracilis Adductor magnus
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