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Anatomy of proximal attachment, course, and innervation of hamstring muscles: a pictorial essay

verfasst von: Karolina Stępień, Robert Śmigielski, Caroline Mouton, Bogdan Ciszek, Martin Engelhardt, Romain Seil

Erschienen in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy | Ausgabe 3/2019

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Abstract

Hamstring injuries are very common in sports medicine. Knowing their anatomy, morphology, innervation, and function is important to provide a proper diagnosis, treatment as well as appropriate prevention strategies. In this pictorial essay, based on anatomical dissection, the detailed anatomy of muscle–tendon complex is reviewed, including their proximal attachment, muscle course, and innervation. To illustrate hamstrings’ role in the rotational control of the tibia, the essay also includes the analysis of their biomechanical function.

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Titel: Anatomy of proximal attachment, course, and innervation of hamstring muscles: a pictorial essay
verfasst von: Karolina Stępień
Robert Śmigielski
Caroline Mouton
Bogdan Ciszek
Martin Engelhardt
Romain Seil
Publikationsdatum: 29.10.2018
Verlag: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy / Ausgabe 3/2019
Print ISSN: 0942-2056
Elektronische ISSN: 1433-7347
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-018-5265-z

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