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Hamstrings

1. Semitendinosus

1. Semitendinosus


Origin

Ischial tuberosity

Insertion

Upper medial surface of shaft of tibia

Action

  • Knee flexion
  • Medial hip rotation
  • Hip extension

2. Semimembranosus

2. Semimembranosus


Origin

Ischial tuberosity

Insertion

Medial condyle of tibia

Action

  • Knee flexion
  • Medial hip rotation
  • Hip extension

3. Biceps Femoris - Long Head

3. Biceps Femoris - Long Head


Origin

Ischial tuberosity

Insertion

Lateral condyle of tibia and head of fibula

Action

  • Knee flexion
  • Lateral hip rotation
  • Hip extension

4. Biceps Femoris - Short Head

4. Biceps Femoris - Short Head


Origin

Femur linea aspera

Insertion

Lateral condyle of tibia and head of fibula

Action

  • Knee flexion
  • Lateral hip rotation
 




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