MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The semitendinosus, semimembranosus, and biceps femoris muscles comprise the hamstring muscle group. Beginning at the pelvis and running posteriorly along the length of the femur, the majority of muscles within the hamstring complex cross both the femoroacetabular and tibiofemoral joints.

Detailed explanation-2: -Semitendinosus is a fusiform muscle of the posterior compartment of thigh. Along with semimembranosus and long head of biceps femoris it comprises a group called the hamstring muscles with which it shares these three common features; They all attach between the ischial tuberosity of pelvis and bones of the leg.

Detailed explanation-3: -The hamstring muscles are three large muscles that run down the back of your thigh and help control the hips and knees. They’re called the: Biceps femoris. Semitendinosus.

Detailed explanation-4: -Semimembranosus. Semitendinosus. Biceps femoris-Long head. Biceps femoris – Short head.