Attachments - Knee Flashcards
Semimembranosus - Origin
ischial tuberosity.
Semimembranosus - Insertion
medial tibial condyle.
Semimembranosus - Action
Knee flexion
Hip extension
Biceps Femoris - Short Head Origin
ischial tuberosity
Biceps Femoris - Long Head Origin
línea áspera
femur
Biceps Femoris - Short Head Insertion
The head of the fibular (lateral).
Biceps Femoris - Long Head Insertion
Head of the fibular (lateral).
Biceps Femoris - Action (both heads)
Knee flexion
The long head also hip extension.
Rectus Femoris - Origin
Arises by two separate heads, a straight head from the anterior inferior iliac spine and a reflected head from the ilium just superior to the acetabulum.
Vastus Lateralis - Origin
Femur
Vastus Lateralis. - insertion
patella
tibial tuberosity
Vastus Lateralis - Action
Knee extension
Vastus Medialis - Origin
línea aspera
Vastus Medialis - insertion
patella
tibial tuberosity
Vastus Medialis - Action
Knee extension.