Which of the Following is NOT a Member of the Hamstrings

Question

Which of the following is NOT a member of the hamstrings?
A) gracilis
B) semimembranosus
C) semitendinosus
D) biceps femoris

Accepted Answer

The gracilis is not a member of the hamstrings group. It is a muscle located on the medial side of the thigh, and its function is to adduct and flex the hip joint. The three muscles that make up the hamstrings are the semimembranosus, semitendinosus, and biceps femoris.