Semitendinosus inserts on which part of the tibia?

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Multiple Choice

Semitendinosus inserts on which part of the tibia?

Explanation:
Semitendinosus attaches to the proximal medial surface of the tibia, at the pes anserinus (goose foot) where it shares insertion with sartorius and gracilis. This medial upper-tibial insertion is what sets it apart from the other options: the calcaneus route belongs to the gastrocnemius/soleus via the calcaneal tendon; the posterior medial condyle is the attachment for semimembranosus; and the head of the fibula is where the biceps femoris inserts.

Semitendinosus attaches to the proximal medial surface of the tibia, at the pes anserinus (goose foot) where it shares insertion with sartorius and gracilis. This medial upper-tibial insertion is what sets it apart from the other options: the calcaneus route belongs to the gastrocnemius/soleus via the calcaneal tendon; the posterior medial condyle is the attachment for semimembranosus; and the head of the fibula is where the biceps femoris inserts.

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