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Topic: Does anyone know what these tendon/muscles are called?  (Read 1906 times)

Offline Bob

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Does anyone know what these tendon/muscles are called?
on: October 07, 2015, 12:05:39 AM
Behind the knee.  There are two tendons, one on each side, attached to the upper leg bone.  In just about every leg movement, they're firmed up. 

What are those called?
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Re: Does anyone know what these tendon/muscles are called?
Reply #1 on: October 07, 2015, 12:31:12 AM
Hamstring tendons.   I think...

Looked all over before, no luck.  Now I find them right away after making this post.



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Offline hardy_practice

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Re: Does anyone know what these tendon/muscles are called?
Reply #2 on: October 07, 2015, 05:43:52 AM
If your lumbar curve is too great they become too tight.
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