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Tech 1-13
Hamstrings
Hint | Answer |
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Inserts at the knee laterally | Biceps femoris |
Inserts on posterior medial tibial condyle | Semimembranosus |
Inserts on head of the fibula | Biceps femoris |
Has origination on linea aspera of posterior femur | Biceps femoris |
Inserts on anterior proximal tibial shaft | Semitendinosus |
Provides lateral rotation of flexed knee | Biceps femoris |
Common action of all three of the hamstring muscles | Extension of hip, flexion of knee |
What is responsible for the inability to touch the toes while keeping the knees straight | Shortened hamstrings |
Most superficial of the semi muscles | Semitendinous |