Flexors of the knee Flashcards
Where are the flexor knee muscle group located?
In the posterior compartment of the knee.
What other function do they muscle do ?
Stabilise the postermedial and posterolateral knee joint.
List the medial hamstrings:
Semimembranosus
Semitendinosus
List the lateral hamstring of the knee:
Biceps femoris. Long and short head.
Which muscles is most superficial?
Semitendinosus and biceps femoris long head.
Which muscles are deep?
Semimembranosus and short head of biceps femoris.
What is the origin for semimembranosus?
Ischial tuberosity
What is the insertion of semi membranosus
Medial tibial condyle
What is the origin of semitendinosus
Ischial tuberosity
What is the insertion for semitendinosus ?
Medial surface of proximal tibia
What is the origin for biceps femoris short head?
The lateral lip of the linea aspera.
What is the origin for the biceps femoris long head?
Ischial tuberosity
What is the insertion for both heads of the biceps femoris?
Head of the fibula
What other movement does the hamstrings contribute to?
Hip extension.
