•Four muscles
make up the hamstring group
•General
Attachments
–Ischial
Tuberosity
–Medial and
Lateral condyles of the tibia and
fibula
•Two muscles
attach on the medial condyle of the tibia
•One muscle
attaches to the lateral condyle of the tibia and the fibula
–Functions
•Extension of
the hip joint
•Flexion of
the knee joint
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