Semimembranosus Muscle Anatomy & Function
The semimembranosus muscle is part of the hamstring group, which also includes the semitendinosus and biceps femoris muscles.…
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Clinical anatomy of the human body. Upper & lower limb, Head & neck, chest, abdomen and spine anatomy. Anatomy of bones, muscles, ligaments and joints.
Biceps Femoris Muscle
The hamstring muscles are (1) semitendinosus, (2) semimembranosus, and (3) biceps femoris (long head). The hamstring muscles (“hamstrings”…
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Biceps Brachii Muscle
Of the four major arm muscles, three flexors (biceps brachii, brachialis, and coracobrachialis) are in the anterior (flexor)…
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Brachialis Muscle Anatomy
Of the four major arm muscles, three flexors (biceps brachii, brachialis, and coracobrachialis) are in the anterior (flexor)…
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Brachioradialis Muscle Anatomy Overview
The brachioradialis is exceptional among muscles of the posterior (extensor) compartment in that it has rotated to the…
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Triceps Brachii Muscle Anatomy
The long head of triceps arises from the infraglenoid tubercle of scapula, the lateral head arises from the…
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Tibialis Anterior Muscle
The tibialis anterior (TA), the most medial and superficial dorsiflexor, is a slender muscle that lies against the…
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Extensor Digitorum Longus
The extensor digitorum longus (EDL) is the most lateral muscle of the anterior compartment of the leg. The…
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Anterior Compartment of Leg
The anterior compartment of leg is located anterior to the interosseous membrane, between lateral surface of tibia shaft…
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Extensor Hallucis Longus
The extensor hallucis longus (EHL) is a thin muscle that lies deeply between the tibialis anterior and extensor…
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Peroneus Tertius Muscle
The peroneus tertius (FT) is a separated part of extensor digitorum longus, which shares its synovial sheath. It's…
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Peroneus Longus Muscle
The peroneus longus is the longer and more superficial of the two peroneus muscles, arising much more superiorly…
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