The anterior adductors (longus, brevis, pectineus) assist in flexing the hip. The posterior part of the adductor magnus assists in extending the hip.
Groin strains represent a stretch or tear of the adductor muscle fibers or tendons. They are highly prevalent in sports requiring explosive acceleration, sudden deceleration, or rapid changes of direction—such as soccer, ice hockey, basketball, and football. Classification of Strains adductor muscles of thigh