APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is NOT a Hamstring muscle
A
Biceps Femoris
B
Rectus Femoris
C
Semitendinosus
D
Semimembranosus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The short head of the biceps femoris is an exception to this rule as it originates from the lateral lip of the femoral linea aspera, distal to the femoroacetabular joint. For this reason, some argue that the short head of the biceps femoris is not a true hamstring muscle.

Detailed explanation-2: -The rectus femoris is a long, fleshy muscle located in the anterior compartment of the thigh. The rectus femoris is fusiform in shape with superficial fibers that are bipenniform and deep fibers that run straight (rectus) to the deep aponeurosis.

Detailed explanation-3: -The rectus femoris is a biarticulate muscle, meaning it passes over two joints: the knee and hip. Its main function is as a knee extender; however, the proximal attachment at the anterior inferior iliac spine and the acetabulum allows for this muscle to act as a hip flexor as well.

Detailed explanation-4: -Biceps femoris, closest to the outside of your body. Semimembranosus, closest to the middle of your body. Semitendinosus, between the semimembranous and the biceps femoris. 18-Aug-2021

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