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What is the muscle behind the knee called?
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Muscle behind knee: The hamstrings. Also gastrocnemius and biceps femoris.
Answered 9/13/2019
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Many muscles: Muscles on the back of the knee include the biceps femoris, the semi-tendinosus, the plantaris, and the gastrocnemius.
Answered 12/30/2016
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