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Anatomy, Bony Pelvis and Lower Limb: Posterior Thigh Muscles

Jacob E. Vaughn  1 , Wayne B. Cohen-Levy  2
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Anatomy, Bony Pelvis and Lower Limb: Posterior Thigh Muscles

Jacob E. Vaughn et al.
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The muscles composing the posterior thigh compartment are collectively, and more commonly, known as the hamstring muscles. These three major muscles, consisting of the biceps femoris (short and long head), semitendinosus, and semimembranosus, play significant roles in everyday life as they participate in the complex actions of standing, walking, and running.

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Disclosure: Jacob Vaughn declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Wayne Cohen-Levy declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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