Hamstring group

Definition

The hamstring group consists of three muscles located at the back of the thigh, which are the biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus. These muscles play a crucial role in knee flexion and hip extension.

Related terms

Biceps Femoris: A muscle of the hamstring group that flexes the knee and extends the hip.

Semitendinosus:

One of the hamstring muscles that aids in knee flexion and hip extension, positioned medially in the thigh.

Semimembranosus:

A muscle in the hamstring group that helps extend the hip and flexes the knee, lying medial to biceps femoris