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