Knee Flexors Of Upper Leg

Question 1

Lateral hamstrings (biceps femoris) (Origin)

Answer 1

Back of femur (short head)
Ischial tuberosity (sitting bone)
Pelvis (long head)

Question 2

Lateral hamstrings (biceps femoris) (insertion)

Answer 2

Fibula head

Question 3

Lateral hamstrings (biceps femoris) (action)

Answer 3

Flexion of knee and extension of hip

Question 4

Medial hamstrings (origin)
Semimembranosus
Semitendinisus (most medial and superficial of the two tendon)

Kid 10 lies between these tendons at the level of the knee joint

Answer 4

Ischial tuberosity of pelvis

Question 5

Medial hamstrings (insertion)
Semimembranosus
Semitendinisus (most medial and superficial of the two tendon)

Kid 10 lies between these tendons at the level of the knee joint

Answer 5

Upper aspect of medial tibial condyle

Question 6

Medial hamstrings (action)
Semimembranosus
Semitendinisus (most medial and superficial of the two tendon)

Kid 10 lies between these tendons at the level of the knee joint

Answer 6

Flexion of knee and extension of hip