ischiocrural

English

Etymology

ischium +‎ crus +‎ -al, an occasional coinage gradually gaining ground over the 20th century.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌɪskiəʊˈkɹʊəɹəl/

Adjective

ischiocrural (not comparable)

1. (anatomy) Located between the ischium and the crures.
   • 2004 December 16, Peter U. Brucker, Andreas B. Imhoff, “Functional assessment after acute and chronic complete ruptures of the proximal hamstring tendons”, in Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, volume 13, →DOI, pages 411–418:

     The ischiocrural muscle complex is the most frequently injured musculotendineous structure in athletes. Indirect trauma, typically during sprints or jumps, is the most common mechanism leading to muscle strains of this anatomical structure. However, proximal ruptures of the entire ischiocrural tendon complex at the ischial tuberosity represent a rare injury and reports in the literature are limited.

Usage notes

• Originally and virtually only employed for the ischiocrural muscles, colloquially called the hamstrings.