Which muscle adducts the hip?

• A. Gluteus Maximus' Lower Fibers
• B. Gluteus Minimus
• C. Gluteus Medius
• D. Gracilis

Answer: (A)

Hip adduction is movement that brings the thigh toward the midline. The hip’s adductors include the large adductor group and gracilis, while the gluteal muscles mostly favor abduction or other actions. The gluteus medius and minimus are primary abductors; they lift the thigh away from the midline and stabilize the pelvis.

The lower fibers of the gluteus maximus can pull the femur medially, contributing to adduction, especially in certain hip positions where the line of pull directs toward the midline. Although the gluteus maximus is best known as an extensor and external rotator, its lower fibers have this medial component and can assist with adduction. That’s why this portion is identified as the muscle that adducts the hip in this context.