Which muscles comprise the hamstring group?
A)rectus femoris,vastus lateralis,vastus medialis,and vastus intermedius
B)biceps femoris,rectus femoris,and semitendinosus
C)semitendinosus,semimembranosus,and gracilis
D)biceps femoris,semitendinosus,and semimembranosus

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The muscles in the hamstring group are biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus. Option A includes muscles of the quadriceps group, while option B only includes two muscles of the hamstring group. Option C includes semimembranosus and semitendinosus but adds gracilis, which is not part of the hamstring group. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Which Muscles Comprise the Hamstring Group