Posterior compartment of thigh
The posterior compartment of the thigh consists of 3 muscles:
Collectively these muscles are called the hamstrings. They are innervated by the sciatic nerve.
Illustration of the posterior compartment of thigh
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- Biceps femoris muscle (consists of 2 heads: short head and long head)
- Semitendinosus muscle
- Semimembranosus muscle
Collectively these muscles are called the hamstrings. They are innervated by the sciatic nerve.
Illustration of the posterior compartment of thigh
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