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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).
DEEP HIP FLEXORS & GROIN MUSCLES. LEFT: You can see the illiacus and psoas muscles in this picture. However, please note the other muscles that are in the area, and are considered to be hip flexors as well. Sartorius, Quadriceps, and TFL are three of several (including groin muscles).