Pulled hamstring
Pulled Hamstring
A pulled hamstring or hamstring strain is a common injury affecting the hamstring muscles and tendons, which are located at the back of the thigh. The term "pulled hamstring" is often used interchangeably with "hamstring strain" or "hamstring injury".
Pronunciation
Pulled Hamstring: /pʊld ˈhæm.strɪŋ/
Etymology
The term "hamstring" originates from the Old English hamstreng, which refers to the string-like tendons visible at the rear of the hock in quadruped mammals. The term "pulled" in this context is derived from the action of overstretching or tearing the muscle or tendon, which is likened to the action of pulling.
Definition
A pulled hamstring is an injury characterized by tearing or overstretching of one or more of the three hamstring muscles: the biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus. This injury often occurs during physical activities that involve a lot of running, jumping, or sudden stopping and starting.
Symptoms
Symptoms of a pulled hamstring may include sudden and severe pain during exercise, a snapping or popping feeling in the leg, pain in the back of the thigh and lower buttock when walking, bending over, or straightening the leg, and tenderness and bruising in the back of the thigh.
Related Terms
- Hamstring: A group of three muscles that run down the back of the thigh.
- Biceps Femoris: One of the three hamstring muscles.
- Semitendinosus: One of the three hamstring muscles.
- Semimembranosus: One of the three hamstring muscles.
- Strain: An injury to a muscle or tendon in which the muscle fibers tear as a result of overstretching.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pulled hamstring
- Wikipedia's article - Pulled hamstring
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