noun🔗ShareArrière-cuisse, tendon du jarretOne 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."The athlete felt a sharp pain in his hamstring after sprinting, suggesting a possible muscle strain. "L'athlète a ressenti une douleur vive à l'arrière-cuisse après le sprint, suggérant une possible élongation musculaire.anatomybodyphysiologymedicineorganChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLes muscles ischio-jambiersThe biceps femoris, semimembranosus, and semitendinosus muscles."The runner stretched her hamstrings carefully before the race to prevent injury. "La coureuse a étiré soigneusement ses muscles ischio-jambiers avant la course pour éviter les blessures.anatomyphysiologybodymedicinesciencebiologyorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCramer, estropier en coupant les tendons de la cuisse ou du genouTo lame or disable by cutting the tendons of the ham or knee; to hough."The farmer had to hamstring the unruly bull to prevent it from charging again. "L'agriculteur a dû cramer le taureau indiscipliné pour l'empêcher de charger à nouveau.anatomyphysiologymedicinebodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEstropier, paralyserTo cripple; to incapacitate; to disable."The accident severely hamstringed his ability to play basketball. "L'accident a gravement paralysé sa capacité à jouer au basket-ball.actionmedicinebodysportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
