Abscesses are always serious because the infection may spread to other parts of the body. Call your dentist for an appointment. If you can see or feel a pimple-like swelling on your gum, rinse your mouth several times a day with a mild salt-water solution. Use 1/2 teaspoon of salt in 8 ounces of water.
The three muscles of the posterior thigh are known as the hamstring muscles. They extend the thigh from a flexed position and flex the leg. Semimembranosus: The most medial of the three hamstring muscles, this muscle originates on the ischial tuberosity and inserts on the medial condyle of the tibia.
Muscle vs bone: There are three muscles on the back of the femur (thigh bone) that run from your hip to your knee and are collectively called the hamstrings. The ischial tuberosity is the name of the bony area where the top of the hamstrings attach. ...Read more. Dr. Heidi Fowler Dr. Fowler.