Semitendinosus muscle
Musculus semitendinosus
- Synonym: Semitendinous muscle
Definition
Origin: Lateral angle of the ischial tuberosity between the biceps femoris and semimembranosus.
Insertion: Medial surface of the tibia in front of the flexor muscles and the tuber calcanei with the biceps femoris.
Action: Extension of the hip and tarsal joints, flexion of the stifles joint in the free non-weight-bearing limb.
Nerve: Tibialis.
References
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS
