After childbirth, a woman begins experiencing tremendous pain in her groin, making it difficult for her to walk. An X-ray shows a fracture extending from her symphysis pubis to the inferior ramus of the pubis. As a result of the fracture, which group of muscles might be impaired?

A. Hip flexors
B. Thigh abductors
C. Thigh adductors
D. Lateral rotators
E. Hip extensors


Answer: C

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