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Semimembranosus
Deepest medial hamstring. Separate origin from conjoint tendon. Has multiple expansions at its distal insertion.
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Anatomy
- Origin
- Ischial tuberosity (separate from conjoint tendon)
- Insertion
- Posterior medial tibial condyle with multiple expansions
- Action
- Knee flexion, hip extension, knee internal rotation
- Innervation
- Tibial division of sciatic nerve (L5-S2); usually single branch
- Blood Supply
- Perforating branches of profunda femoris artery
Movements (3)
| Movement | Joint | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip Extension | Hip Joint (Coxofemoral) | Primary | — |
| Knee Flexion | Tibiofemoral Joint | Primary | — |
| Knee Internal Rotation | Tibiofemoral Joint | Primary | Moment arm at 30° flexion: 10.1-11.6 mm |
Exercises (10)
| Exercise | Role |
|---|---|
| Leg Curl | Primary |
| Romanian Deadlift | Primary |
| Nordic Hamstring Curl | Primary |
| Towel Hamstring Curl | Synergist |
| Supine Hamstring Stretch (Strap-Assisted) | lengthening |
| Hip Flexor and Hamstring Stretching | lengthening |
| Straight Leg Raise | lengthening |
| Wall Hamstring Stretch | lengthening |
| Seated Knee Extension (Bodyweight) | lengthening |
| Standing Hamstring Stretch (Foot on Step) | lengthening |
Sources
- Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System: Foundations for Rehabilitation — Anatomy of Semimembranosus — origin, insertion, action, innervation
- Muscles: Testing and Function with Posture and Pain — Manual muscle testing for Semimembranosus