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introductionstatpearls· Introduction· item NBK542215
The muscles composing the posterior thigh compartment are collectively, and more commonly, known as the hamstring muscles. These three major muscles, consisting of the biceps femoris (short and long head), semitendinosus, and semimembranosus, play significant roles in everyday life as they participate in the complex actions of standing, walking, and running.