In one of the few articles that investigates high hamstring tendinopathy in a runner, Michael Fredericson, M.D., sports medicine physiatrist at Standford Medicine, notes that the basic anatomy and ...

The muscles attached to those tendons are the hamstrings we’ll talk about today. Meanwhile, butchers usually hang hams from their hocks. Getting back to human anatomy, the hamstrings are a ...

It occurs when the hamstring muscle tendon contracts so suddenly and forcefully that it tears away from the bone. In certain cases, the tendon can pull pieces of bone with it.

The aim of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructive surgery is to provide the patient with a timely return to sport allowing them to participate without any further meniscal damage and having a ...

We’ll break down the anatomy and function of the upper leg, knee, lower leg, ankle, and foot. You’ll learn about the muscles, bones, and other structures of each area of the leg. Healthline ...

The knee bursa is located on the inside of each knee, between the three hamstring muscle tendons and the shinbone. Thus, knee bursitis may be caused by being overweight, tight hamstring muscles, a ...