Ham

Ham (anatomy)

Ham (pronunciation: /hæm/) is a term used in anatomy to refer to the region at the back of the human thigh, specifically the area encompassing the biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus muscles.

Etymology

The term "ham" is derived from the Old English hamm, meaning the hollow or bend of the knee. It was first used in the anatomical context in the 18th century.

Related Terms

• Biceps femoris: One of the three muscles that make up the ham. It is located on the back of the thigh and is responsible for knee flexion and hip extension.
• Semitendinosus: This is another muscle that forms part of the ham. It aids in knee flexion, hip extension, and internal rotation of the knee.
• Semimembranosus: The third muscle that constitutes the ham. It also helps in knee flexion, hip extension, and internal rotation of the knee.
• Thigh: The part of the leg between the hip and the knee. The ham is located at the back of the thigh.
• Knee: The joint that connects the thigh with the lower leg. The ham is located just above this joint.

See Also

• Muscular system
• Human anatomy
• Leg

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Ham
• Wikipedia's article - Ham

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