Chief extensor of thigh at hip joint is supplied by:
Ans. A Inferior gluteal nerveRef: Netter's Clinical Anatomy, 3rd ed. pg. 279-280* The chief extensor of thigh at hip joint is gluteus maximus and helps in rising from sitting position.* It is supplied by inferior gluteal nerve (L5, S1, S2). (mnemonic: M.I.G- 512)* Gluteus medius are minimus are powerful abductor of thigh and are supplied by superior gluteal nerve (L4, 5, S1).
Inferior gluteal nerve
Superior gluteal nerve
Sciatic nerve
Peroneal nerve
Lower Extremity