| The semitendinosus muscles
are located in each of the upper-legs and are among the hamstring
muscles.
To test your knowledge: look at the image opposite and
decide which muscle(s) you think are the semitendinosus
muscles, then click on the image to check
if
you were correct - and for the labels of all the other muscles illustrated.
Further information about the semitendinosus is
summarised below:
Point(s) of Origin: |
Ischial tuberosity (of the ischium bone). |
Point(s) of Insertion: |
Medial tibial condyle (of the tibia bone). |
Action(s): |
Flexes the knee;
Inwardly rotates the knee when it is flexed;
Extends the hip. |
This may be particularly interesting study/revision material for students
following courses in massage and
similar bodywork therapies because these generally require a good basic
knowledge of the muscular structures of the body.
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