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Hamstrings Muscles
Description
The hamstring muscle group is also call the hammys or hammies. They are located on the back side of the thigh. The hamstrings consist of three muscles:
- Biceps femoris
- Semitendinosis
- Semimembranosis
Actions
The function of the hamstring muscles is to extend the hip and flex the knee.
Stretches
Related Pages
- list of muscles of the human body
- complete list of stretches
