Hamstrings - origin, insertions and actions Flashcards

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What is the origin of the bicep femoris?

A

long head - ischial tuberosity and short head - linea aspera

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What is the action of the semimembranosus?

A

knee flexion, hip extension and medial rotation

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What is the origin of the semitendionsus?

A

ischial tuberosity

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What is the origin of the semimembranosus?

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ischial tuberosity

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What is the action of the bicep femoris?

A

knee flexion, hip extension and lateral rotation

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What is the insertion of the semimembranosus?

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back surface of the medial tibial condyle

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What is the insertion of the semitendionsus?

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pes anserine

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What is the insertion of the bicep femoris?

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head of fibula

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What is the action of the semitendionsus?

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hip flexion, hip extension and medial rotation

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