semimembranosus
Musculus semimembranosus
In 4 atlases
Definition
most medial of the three hamstring muscles
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Relations
- Origin
- tuberosity of the ischium
- Insertion
- medial condyle of tibia, medial condyle of femur
- Action
- extension of the hip joint, flexion of the knee joint, medial rotation of the tibia at the knee joint
- Innervation
- tibial nerve
- Arterial supply
- deep femoral vein
Sub-structures
Neighbouring structures
Practice questions
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Identifiers
- TA2
- 2642
- TA98
- A04.7.02.036
- FMA
- 22438
- UBERON
- 0001381
- Wikidata
- Q1270633