NCIt related terms : SEMITENDINOSUS MUSCLE; MUSCLE, SEMITENDINOSUS;
NCIt definition : A muscle located at the posterior and medial aspect of the thigh that extends the
hip joint, flexes the knee joint and assists in medially rotating the knee. (CDISC);
Alternative definition : CDISC: A muscle of the thigh, in general extends from the ishium to the medial tibia;
primary function is the extension of the hip.;