Muscles 5 (Lower Extremity)

Biceps Femoris [hamstring muscle]
- Origin: ischial tuberosity (ischium) AND linea aspera (femur)
- Action: extend thigh, flex knee; laterally rotate leg
Semitendinosus [hamstring muscle]
- Origin: ischial tuberosity (ischium)
- Action: extend thigh, flex knee; medially rotate leg
Semimembranosus [hamstring muscle]
- Origin: ischial tuberosity
- Action: extend thigh, flex knee; medially rotate leg

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Muscles 5 (Lower Extremity)

Description

Posterior Compartment of the Thigh

Updated

2010-07-31T23:39:56Z

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