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hamstrings

/ˈhæmˌstrɪŋz/

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noun

Tendones de la corva

One of the great tendons situated in each side of the ham, or space back of the knee, and connected with the muscles of the back of the thigh.

Examples :

"After the long hike, she could feel the ache in her hamstrings. "

Después de la larga caminata, podía sentir el dolor en los tendones de la corva.

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noun

Músculos isquiotibiales

The biceps femoris, semimembranosus, and semitendinosus muscles.

Examples :

"The physical therapist focused on strengthening the athlete's hamstrings to prevent future knee injuries. "

El fisioterapeuta se centró en fortalecer los músculos isquiotibiales del atleta para prevenir futuras lesiones de rodilla.

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verb

Cortar los tendones de la corva, inutilizar

To lame or disable by cutting the tendons of the ham or knee; to hough.

Examples :

"The unexpected expense of car repairs completely hamstrings our ability to save money this month. "

El gasto inesperado de las reparaciones del coche inutiliza por completo nuestra capacidad de ahorrar dinero este mes.

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verb

Incapacitar, paralizar

To cripple; to incapacitate; to disable.

Examples :

"The unexpected budget cuts completely hamstrung the school's ability to offer extracurricular activities. "

Los inesperados recortes presupuestarios incapacitaron por completo la capacidad de la escuela para ofrecer actividades extracurriculares.

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