Hamstring definitions

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Any of the tendons at the rear hollow of the human knee.
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The hamstring muscle.
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The large tendon in the back of the hock of a quadruped.
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To cut the hamstring of (an animal or a person) and thereby cripple.
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To destroy or hinder the efficiency of; frustrate.
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One of the tendons at the back of the human knee.
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The large tendon at the back of the hock in a four-legged animal.
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Any of three large muscles that form the back of the thigh and work together to flex the leg, extend the thigh, etc.
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To disable by cutting a hamstring.
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To lessen considerably or destroy the power or effectiveness of.
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Any of the tendons at the rear hollow of the human knee.
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The hamstring muscle.
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The large tendon in the back of the hock of a quadruped.
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A powerful group of muscles at the back of the thigh that arise in the hip and pelvis and insert as strong tendons behind the knee. The hamstring bends the knee and helps to straighten the hip.
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(anatomy) One of the great tendons situated in each side of the ham, or space back of the knee, and connected with the muscles of the back of the thigh.
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(informal) The biceps femoris muscle.
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To lame or disable by cutting the tendons of the ham or knee; to hough; hence, to cripple; to incapacitate; to disable.
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Sentence Examples

  • Hence a favourable posture of the limb for eliciting the jerk is one ensuring relaxation of the hamstring muscles, as when the leg has been crossed upon the other.

  • So a machine and a workout that gives you the most effective glute and hamstring workout available, while also allowing you to target your lower back and your core is a big plus.

  • Adding extra hamstring exercises can correct this muscular imbalance.

  • Extend your front knee and lean your torso forward until you feel a good stretch in the hamstring of your extended knee; you'll probably also feel a stretch in your lower back.

  • Even team sports like volleyball, softball, and basketball benefit from the hip, back, and hamstring flexibility that you gain from the skill.

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