Question

Hamstrings is a collective name for the four muscles on the anterior and lateral aspects of the upper leg. Indicate whether the statement is true or false?

Answer 1

Answer:

False

Explanation:

Hamstring term is used to define the posterior thigh compartment. It has three parts and forms tendons at the backside of the knee. It is responsible for flexing the lower portion of the legs at the knees.  

The anterior and lateral sides of the thighs are covered by Quadriceps femoris muscle. It has four major parts – one rectus femoris muscle and three vasti muscles which asre vastus lateralis, medialis, intermedius  

Hence, the given statement is false