Flexors of the knee Flashcards

1
Q

Biceps femoris

A
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
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Semi membranosus

A
Origin:
Ischial tuberosity
Insertion:
Posterior-medial surface of medial tibial condyle 
Innervation:
Sciatic nerve L5-S2
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Semi tendinosus

A
Origin:
Ischial tuberosity
Insertion:
Anterio-medial aspect of proximal tibial shaft, “pes anserinus”
Innervation:
Sciatic nerve L5-S2
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Gastrocnemius

A
Origin:
- Lateral head: lateral femoral condyle
- Medial head: medial femoral condyle
Insertion:
Achille’s tendon
Innervation: 
Tibial nerve S1,2
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Sartorius

A
Origin: 
Anterior Superior Iliac Spine
Insertion: 
Antero-medial aspect of proximal tibial shaft, “pes anserinus”
Innervation:
Femoral nerve L2,3,4
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Popliteus

A
Origin:
Lateral aspect of lateral femoral condyle
Insertion:
Posterior aspect of proximal tibia 
Innervation:
Tibial nerve L4,5, S1
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly