APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The hamstring muscles, or simply the hamstrings, are a group of three long muscles located in the posterior compartment of the thigh, shaping up the surface anatomy of this region. These muscles are the biceps femoris, semimembranosus and semitendinosus muscles.

Detailed explanation-2: -The muscles of the posterior compartment of the thigh are the biceps femoris, semitendinosus and semimembranosus, more commonly referred to as the hamstrings. The term ‘hamstring’ came about as it was common to use the long tendons of these muscles to tie up hams or pork thighs for curing.

Detailed explanation-3: -The hamstrings are tendons (strong bands of tissue) at the back of the thighs that attach the large thigh muscle to the bone. The term “hamstring” also refers to the group of 3 muscles that run along the back of your thigh, from your hip to just below your knee.