semimembranosus muscle


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sem·i·mem·bra·no·sus mus·cle

(sem'ē-mem'bră-nō'sŭs mŭs'ĕl)
Origin, tuberosity of ischium; insertion, medial condyle of tibia and by membrane to tibial collateral ligament of knee joint, popliteal fascia, and via its reflected tendon of insertion (oblique popliteal ligament) lateral condyle of femur; action, flexes knee and rotates leg medially when knee is flexed, and contributes to the stability of extended knee by making capsule of knee joint tense; nerve supply, tibial.
Synonym(s): musculus semimembranosus [TA] .

semimembranosus muscle

Thigh muscle. Origin: ischial tuberosity. Insertion: medial condyle of tibia. Nerve: sciatic (L5-S2). Action: extends thigh, flexes and medially rotates leg.
See: leg for illus. (Muscles of the leg)
See also: muscle
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pH measurements and colour indexes of meat from Longissimus lumborum and Semimembranosus muscles
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There were no significant differences in protein, lipid and moisture content of both Longissimus muscle (LM) and Semimembranosus muscle due to SBO or WCS supplementation (Table 5).
Effects of soybean oil or whole cotton seed addition on accumulation of conjugated linoleic acid in beef of fattening Brahman x Thai-native cattle
Effect of pH (24), NaCl content and proteolysis index on the relationship between water content and texture parameters in biceps femoris and semimembranosus muscles in dry-cured ham.
Quality characteristics of dry-cured ham made from two different three-way crossbred pigs
1995), obturator internus (Testut, 1899), semitendinosus and semimembranosus muscles (Bergman et al, 1984; Le Double, 1884) have also been described as attaching to the sacrotuberous ligament (Figure 3 and 4).
Anatomy in practice: the sacrotuberous ligament
Relationships between biochemical characteristics and meat quality of longissimusc thoracis and semimembranosus muscles in five porcine lines.
Effect of particular breed on the chemical composition, texture, color, and sensorial characteristics of dry-cured ham
5 mg Se/kg diet) had no significant effects on FA concentrations in longissimus dorsi and semimembranosus muscles of Merino lambs (Liu et al.
Fatty acid profiles of Supraspinatus, Longissimus lumborum and Semitendinosus muscles and serum in Kacang goats supplemented with inorganic selenium and iodine
The colour and colour stability of beef longissimus dorsi and semimembranosus muscles after effective electrical stimulation.
Efficacy of Carcass Electrical Stimulation in Meat Quality Enhancement: A Review
Relationships between biochemical characteristics and meat quality of Longissimus thoracis and Semimembranosus muscles in five porcine lines.
Relationship between myosin isoforms and meat quality traits in pig semitendinosus neuromuscular compartments
Fatty acid profiles and sensory properties of longissimus dorsi, triceps brachii, and semimembranosus muscles from Korean Hanwoo and Australian angus beef.
Characterization of nutritional value for twenty-one pork muscles

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