Anatomy

Hamstring Tendons

A group of tendons that attach the HAMSTRING MUSCLES proximally to the PELVIS and to the TIBIA and FIBULA at the KNEE JOINT.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A group of tendons that attach the HAMSTRING MUSCLES proximally to the PELVIS and to the TIBIA and FIBULA at the KNEE JOINT.

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Synonyms

15 entry terms
  • Hamstring Tendon
  • Tendon, Hamstring
  • Tendons, Hamstring
  • Biceps Femoris Tendon
  • Semimembranosus Tendon
  • Semitendinosus Tendon
  • Biceps Femoris Tendons
  • Semimembranosus Tendons
  • Semitendinosus Tendons
  • Tendon, Biceps Femoris
  • Tendon, Semimembranosus
  • Tendon, Semitendinosus
  • Tendons, Biceps Femoris
  • Tendons, Semimembranosus
  • Tendons, Semitendinosus

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2017

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Previous Indexing

  • Tendons (1970-2016)

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  1. A02w.880w.307

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Hamstring Tendons. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000070632. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000070632
  2. Hamstring Tendons. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q100934056