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What is collectively referred to as the hip flexors is actually a group of muscles that includes the iliopsoas, the thigh muscles (rectus femoris, Sartorius and tensor fasciae latae), and the inner thigh muscles (adductor longus and brevis, pectineus and gracilis).
The hip joint is one of the most dynamic joints in the body. It is able to move in multiple directions including flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, and internal and external rotation. Twenty one muscles assist with the hip joint to create desired movements.The muscles are split into 4 groups. These are the flexors, extensors, adductors, and abductors.t is able to move in multiple directions including flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, and internal and external rotation. Twenty one muscles assist with the hip joint to create desired movements.