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