Groin Area

The groin area is located on each side of the body in the folds where the abdomen and the thighs join. The pubic bone divides the groin area and separates it from the abdominal area.

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By: Healthwise StaffLast Revised: March 1, 2011
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine

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