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Term:	Semitendinosus
Subcategory:	General
Definition:	Part of the hip and thigh section of the body, the semitendinosus includes the ischial tuberosity. It is located at the medial condyle of tibia. The function of the semitendinosus is to pull the thigh backwards, rotate it inwards, and bend the leg at the knee.

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