Question

The prime mover of hip extension is the __________. The prime mover of hip extension is the __________. gracilis gluteus maximus adductor magnus pectineus

Answer 1

The prime mover of hip extension is the gluteus maximus

Explanation:

Hip extension refers to the act of lengthening, opening the front part of the hip. These positions cause the lengthening of the hip extensors.

The prime mover of the hip lengthening process or the major extensor muscle is gluteus maximus muscle which is present in the buttocks and is also one of the strongest muscles of the human body.

Connected with other bones such as coccyx, it helps in the movement of thighs and the hip and responsible for our sitting.