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semitendinosus

semitendinosus

1 9.9
A muscle at the back of the thigh that helps bend the knee
  • noun
  • /ˌsɛmɪtɛnˈdaɪnəs/
  • Specialized
: semitendinoso
  • The semitendinosus is one of the key muscles involved in bending the knee during physical activities.
  • semitendinosus and semimembranosus

Examples

  • Surgery on the knee often involves the semitendinosus muscle to help with repairs and reconstruction.

  • Hamstring injury: semitendinosus, semimembranosus, and the biceps femoris consist of the hamstring.

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  • Understanding the anatomy of the thigh, including the semitendinosus, is important for athletes to prevent injuries.

Surface Forms

semitendinosus singular
semitendinosi plural

Etymology

Semitendinosus comes from the Latin parts semi- ('half') and tendin- (from tendon, 'a strong cord that joins muscle to bone'), a neat image of a muscle with a long tendon. That's why the semitendinosus is the back-of-thigh muscle known for its long tendon and its job in bending the knee.