This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Lower Extremity, Subject name: Anatomy
Abductor of hip joint is? 
Select and explain. 
A. Gluteus maximus, B. Gluteus medius, C. Iliacus, D. Adductor magnus
B: Gluteus medius
Answer: B: Gluteus medius 
Explanation: Ans. B. Gluteus mediusMOVEMENTS OF HIP JOINT -FLEXIONlliacus, Psoas Major, Pectineus, Sartorius, Rectus FemorisEXTENSIONGluteus Maximus, HamstringsABDUCTIONGluteus Medius & Minimus, Tensor Fascia Lata, SartoriusADDUCTIONADDUCTOR Longus, Magnus & BrevisLATERAL ROTATIONObturator Externus & lnternus, Gemelli Superior & Inferior, Quadratus Femoris, Piriformis, Gluteus Maximus, SartoriusMEDIAL ROTATIONGluteus Medius & Minimus, Tensor Fascia Lata