Semitendinosus: The semitendinosus is a largely tendinous muscle in the thigh. The semitendinosus muscle lies medially to the biceps femoris and covers the majority of the semimembranosus.
Attachments of the Semitendinosus
Origin-It originates from the ischial tuberosity of the pelvis
Insertion-attaches to the medial surface of thetibia.
Function of the Semitendinosus
Flexion of the knee joint. Extension of the thigh at the hip joint. Medially rotates the thigh athip joint, and the leg at theknee joint.
Nerve Supply of the Semitendinosus
Tibial part of thesciatic nerve.
