Hamstrings Flashcards
biceps femoris
Hamstring muscle - lateral side of posterior leg
Proximal Attch:
long head: ischial tuberosity
short head: linea aspera (mid-shaft)
Distal Attch: fibular head
Action:
long head: hip extension
knee flexion
knee lateral rotation
Fiber direction: vertical
Palpation/ Activate:
semitendinosus
Hamstring muscle - medial side of posterior leg
Proximal Attch: ischial tuberosity
Distal Attch: proximal anteromedial tibia (pes anserinus tendon)
Action: hip extension
knee flexion
knee medial rotation
Fiber direction: vertical
Palpation/ Activate:
semimembranosus
Hamstring muscle - medial side of posterior leg
Proximal Attch: ischial tuberosity
Distal Attch: posterior aspect of medial condyle of tibia
Action: hip extension
knee flexion
knee medial rotation
Fiber direction: vertical
Palpation/ Activate:
