BIOSCI 202: Anatomy & Physiology 1

David Akers’s Hamstring

09/26/05

BIOSCI 202: Anatomy & Physiology 1

Before After

BIOSCI 202: Anatomy & Physiology 1

Akers kicks with his left foot.

So why is his right hamstring

injured?

BIOSCI 202: Anatomy & Physiology 1

Before After

BIOSCI 202: Anatomy & Physiology 1

Origins at ischial tuberosity act how on hip joint?

Hamstrings resist hip flex (prevent femur’s moving forward)

Hamstrings extend hip (move femur

back)

BIOSCI 202: Anatomy & Physiology 1

Before After