SEMITENDINOSUS
\sˌɛmɪtˈɛndɪnˌɒsəs], \sˌɛmɪtˈɛndɪnˌɒsəs], \s_ˌɛ_m_ɪ_t_ˈɛ_n_d_ɪ_n_ˌɒ_s_ə_s]\
Definitions of SEMITENDINOSUS
- 1898 - Warner's pocket medical dictionary of today.
- 1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
- 1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms (6th edition)
- 1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
- 1900 - A dictionary of medicine and the allied sciences
- 1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
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By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
By J.H. Kenneth
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This muscle is situate at the posterior part of the thigh. It extends obliquely, downwards and inwards, from the tuberosity of the ischium- to which it is attached by a flat tendon, common to it and the biceps- as far as the posterior and inner part of the tibia, to which it is attached by means of another round tendon. Its fibres are commonly interrupted by an aponeurosis. Its uses are the same as those of the semimembranosus.
By Robley Dunglison
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Origin: Tuberosity of ischium, septum between it and biceps. Insertion: Upper part of inner surface of shaft of tibia, fascia of leg. Nerve: Great sciatic. Action: Flexes leg; draws tibia backward and rotates it inward. Strong extensor of hip, and limits flexion of hip when knee is extended.
By Alexander Duane
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