The hamstrings consist of three muscles—called the semitendinosus, semimembranosus, and biceps femoris—that enable hip extension (moving your thigh backward) and knee flexion (bending your knee).

The trio of muscles – called sartorius, gracilis and semitendinosus – work together to stabilise the pelvis and thigh, like guy ropes securing a tent. The research team found these muscles ...

Electromyographic (EMG) activity of the lateral (biceps femoris – BF) and medial (semitendinosus – ST) hamstring muscle was measured during selected strengthening and balance/coordination exercises, ...

Background The most commonly used graft in ACL-reconstructions is harvested from the semitendinosus muscle (ST) which causes atrophy and reduced muscle strength in the hamstrings. As the ST serves as ...

Paulo Dybala’s latest injury may be more serious than initially anticipated. Interviewed by Corriere dello Sport, Dr. Simone ...