Section 4 - Muscles and Movements

Knee/Leg Flexors (Hamstrings)

Figure 1. Knee/Leg Flexors

The knee/leg flexors are a group of three muscles located in the posterior thigh region on both sides of the body. Their names are: 1) Semitendinosus 2) Biceps Femoris 3) Semimembranosus They are commonly known as the hamstrings.

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