Flexors of the knee Flashcards
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Biceps femoris
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Origin: - Long head: Ischial tuberosity - Short head: Linea aspera Insertion: Head of fibula and lateral aspect of lateral tibial condyle Innervation: Sciatic nerve L5-S2
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Semi membranosus
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Origin: Ischial tuberosity Insertion: Posterior-medial surface of medial tibial condyle Innervation: Sciatic nerve L5-S2
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Semi tendinosus
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Origin: Ischial tuberosity Insertion: Anterio-medial aspect of proximal tibial shaft, “pes anserinus” Innervation: Sciatic nerve L5-S2
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Gastrocnemius
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Origin: - Lateral head: lateral femoral condyle - Medial head: medial femoral condyle Insertion: Achille’s tendon Innervation: Tibial nerve S1,2
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Sartorius
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Origin: Anterior Superior Iliac Spine Insertion: Antero-medial aspect of proximal tibial shaft, “pes anserinus” Innervation: Femoral nerve L2,3,4
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Popliteus
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Origin: Lateral aspect of lateral femoral condyle Insertion: Posterior aspect of proximal tibia Innervation: Tibial nerve L4,5, S1