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hamstring muscles

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hamstring muscles [′ham‚striŋ ‚məs·əlz]
(anatomy)
The biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus collectively.


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These pairings were the rectus femoris and biceps femoris muscles, the rectus femoris and medial hamstring muscles, the vastus lateralis and biceps femoris muscles, the vastus lateralis and medial hamstring muscles, the anterior tibialis and gastrocnemius muscles, and the anterior tibialis and soleus muscles.
Shipp hadn't practiced since Tuesday because of a sprained right ankle but his quadriceps and hamstring muscles in both legs gave way to cramps.
Because the hamstring muscles are more protective of the ACL, that muscular imbalance is considered a risk factor in knee injuries.
 
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