Posterior compartment of the thigh

Definition

The posterior compartment of the thigh is a group of muscles located at the back of the thigh, primarily responsible for extending the hip and flexing the knee. It includes muscles such as the biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus.

Related terms

Biceps Femoris: A muscle of the posterior thigh that plays a key role in knee flexion and hip extension.

Semitendinosus:

This is one of the three hamstring muscles located at the back of the thigh, involved in knee flexion and extending the hip.

Semimembranosus:

Another hamstring muscle that helps in bending the knee and extending the hip; it's situated medially in comparison to other muscles in this compartment