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In [[human anatomy]], the '''groin''' areas are the two muscle-joint [[wikt:crease|creases]] at the junction of the [[torso]] with the [[leg]]s, <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=3637|title=MedicineNet.com: Definition of groin|accessdate=2008-08-23}}</ref> on either side of the [[pubic]] area.<ref>{{cite web|title=WebMB.com: Groin problems and injuries|url=http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/tc/groin-problems-and-injuries-topic-overview|accessdate=2008-08-23}}</ref>These muscles are usually very susceptible to injury |
In [[human anatomy]], the '''groin''' areas are the two muscle-joint [[wikt:crease|creases]] at the junction of the [[torso]] with the [[leg]]s, <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=3637|title=MedicineNet.com: Definition of groin|accessdate=2008-08-23}}</ref> on either side of the [[pubic]] area.<ref>{{cite web|title=WebMB.com: Groin problems and injuries|url=http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/tc/groin-problems-and-injuries-topic-overview|accessdate=2008-08-23}}</ref>These muscles are usually very susceptible to injury, a pulled groin muscle usually refers to a painful injury sustained by straining the [[Adductor muscles of the hip|hip adduction muscles]].<ref>{{cite web|title=American Running Association|url=http://www.americanrunning.org/displayindustryarticle.cfm?articlenbr=2033|accessdate=2008-08-23}}</ref> |
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The term is sometimes used as a [[euphemism]] for [[sex organ]]s since the names of the sex organs are [[profanity|taboo word]]s in some cultures. |
The term is sometimes used as a [[euphemism]] for [[sex organ]]s since the names of the sex organs are [[profanity|taboo word]]s in some cultures. |
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Revision as of 16:43, 21 August 2010
In human anatomy, the groin areas are the two muscle-joint creases at the junction of the torso with the legs, [1] on either side of the pubic area.[2]These muscles are usually very susceptible to injury, a pulled groin muscle usually refers to a painful injury sustained by straining the hip adduction muscles.[3]
The term is sometimes used as a euphemism for sex organs since the names of the sex organs are taboo words in some cultures.
For vascular surgeons the groin is the preferred site for incisions to enter a catheter into the vascular system.
References
- ^ "MedicineNet.com: Definition of groin". Retrieved 2008-08-23.
- ^ "WebMB.com: Groin problems and injuries". Retrieved 2008-08-23.
- ^ "American Running Association". Retrieved 2008-08-23.
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