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Muscles 5 (Lower Extremity)

  1. Biceps Femoris [hamstring muscle]
    • Origin: ischial tuberosity (ischium) AND linea aspera (femur)
    • Action: extend thigh, flex knee; laterally rotate leg
  2. Semitendinosus [hamstring muscle]
    • Origin: ischial tuberosity (ischium)
    • Action: extend thigh, flex knee; medially rotate leg
  3. Semimembranosus [hamstring muscle]
    • Origin: ischial tuberosity
    • Action: extend thigh, flex knee; medially rotate leg
Author
jannex18
ID
28566
Card Set
Muscles 5 (Lower Extremity)
Description
Posterior Compartment of the Thigh
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