Butchers used to hang their pigs (ham) by the tendons (strings) in the back of the knee. The Hamstrings are actually 3 different muscles that work together to extend the hip and flex the knee. Basically the hamstrings most important job is to make sure your leg doesnβt fly off your body when you run. Yes, Found words with capitals. Then there are cheeestrings which i find taste of nothing in particular. He was not tongue tied in the medical sesnse, he stammered and was bullied over it. While I stood by with love and embarrasment . We have since learned a thing or more. Then there is the thread to consider, yet I understand that some use thorns. Stories continue of bound feet and crippling people. He suggested that body dysmorhia may be at the heart of things. bdd. I fear he may be right.