The cast of The Sopranos is reportedly upset with Joe Gannascoli -- pictured far left, who played gay gangster Vito Spatafore in the series, for suggesting he had a close relationship with James Gandolfini. (Barry Wetcher/HBO file photo) Print Email.
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).
Types of Hip Flexor Injuries. Many sources focus on the most prevalent type of injury, strains, but in reality there are several types: Skeletal: Fractures, bone bruising. Articular: Arthritis, tendonitis. Soft Tissue: Bursitis, snapping hip syndrome, pointers (bruises), strains. Neural: Trapped/inflamed nerves.