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Semitendinosus
Medial hamstring with a long tendon. Contains a unique tendinous inscription dividing it into two partitions arranged in series. Commonly harvested for ACL reconstruction grafts.
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Anatomy
- Origin
- Ischial tuberosity (conjoint tendon with biceps femoris long head)
- Insertion
- Medial surface of proximal tibia (pes anserinus)
- Action
- Knee flexion, hip extension, knee internal rotation
- Innervation
- Tibial division of sciatic nerve (L5-S2); always 2 branches (superior and inferior)
- Blood Supply
- Perforating branches of profunda femoris artery, superficial femoral artery branches
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: 6.8-9.0 mm |
Exercises (11)
| Exercise | Role |
|---|---|
| Romanian Deadlift | Primary |
| Nordic Hamstring Curl | Primary |
| Leg Curl | Primary |
| Towel Hamstring Curl | Synergist |
| Wall Hamstring Stretch | lengthening |
| Leg Extension | lengthening |
| Seated Knee Extension (Bodyweight) | lengthening |
| Standing Hamstring Stretch (Foot on Step) | lengthening |
| Supine Hamstring Stretch (Strap-Assisted) | lengthening |
| Hip Flexor and Hamstring Stretching | lengthening |
| Straight Leg Raise | lengthening |
Sources
- Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System: Foundations for Rehabilitation — Anatomy of Semitendinosus — origin, insertion, action, innervation
- Muscles: Testing and Function with Posture and Pain — Manual muscle testing for Semitendinosus