3. Hip Joint + Posterior Thigh Flashcards
List the hamstring muscles
Semimembranosus
Semitendinosus (Medially)
Biceps femoris (laterally)
Which of the hamstring muscles attach to the ischial tuberosity?
Semimembranosus
Semitendinosus
Long head of biceps femoris
Where does the short head of biceps femoris attach?
Linea aspera of the femur
What does the sciatic nerve bifurcate into to supply the posterior compartment of the thigh?
The tibial nerve and common fibular nerve
The tibial nerve supplies which hamstring muscles?
Semimembranosus
Semitendinosus
Long head of biceps femoris
Which adductor muscle of the thigh is supplied by the tibial nerve?
Hamstring part of adductor magnus
What muscle does the common fibular nerve supply?
Short head of biceps femoris
What two joints do the hamstring muscles span to cause extension and flexion?
Hip joint Knee joint (except short head of biceps femoris- this does not span hip joint)
Which hamstring muscle has the longest tendon?
Semitendinosus
What does the ball and socket of the hip joint comprise of?
Ball = head of femur Socket = acetabulum
What is the function of the acetabular labrum?
Increases the depth of the acetabulum
What is the name of the ligament between the head of femur and the acetabulum?
Ligamentum teres
What ligament is ruptured when the hip dislocates?
Ligamentum teres
Name the 3 ligaments that are part of the fibrous capsule of the hip joint?
Iliofemoral
pubofemoral
ischiofemoral
Which arteries supply the head and neck of the femur?
Medial and lateral circumflex arteries
Branch of obturator artery supplies the head
