Groin
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In human anatomy, the groin, also known as the inguinal region or iliac region, is the junctional area between the torso and the thigh. The groin is at the front of the body on either side of the pubi
Anatomy plate from "Handbuch der Anatomie des Menschen", published 1841 in Leipzig, Germany. (Modified to illustrate inguinal (yellow) and pubic region (bluish). 1 Planum interspinale, 2 rectus abdominis muscle, 3 inguinal canal)
Adductor muscles of the hip
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The adductor muscles of the hip are a group of muscles in the medial compartment of the thigh mostly used for bringing the thighs together.
Groin
…at this junction known as the inguinal groove or crease. This is also the area of the medial compartment of the thigh that contains attachments of the adductor muscles of the hip or the groin muscles. A "groin pull" involving a strain of the leg adductor muscle group in the inguinal area is a common sports injury. Where the lower…
Deep muscles of the medial femoral region; right side, anterior view. (After Gray.)