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Alexander E Poor1, William C Meyers1
1Vincera Institute, 1200 Constitution Avenue, Suite 110, Philadelphia, PA 19112, USA; Department of Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, 1015 Walnut Street, Curtis Building, Suite 620, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA; Department of Surgery, Drexel University College of Medicine, 245 North 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA.
Abstract:
The muscles that attach to the pubic bone (rectus abdominis, adductor longus, pectineus, and adductor brevis) constitute a harness that serves as the bedrock of core stability and underpinning the athleticism that defines performance in sports. Their attachment to the pubic bone is a point of weakness that, when disrupted, results in pain and a loss of athleticism. These injuries are not uncommon in baseball. A comprehensive understanding of their function and the commonality of injuries in this area is crucial for developing effective interventions aimed at enhancing athletic longevity and minimizing the risk of injury.
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