LE Posterior thigh and leg Flashcards
Biceps Femoris Long head
Distal part of sacrotuberous ligament, and posterior part of ischial tuberosity
Biceps Femoris Short head
Lateral lip of linea aspera, proximal 2/3 of supracondylar line, and lateral inter-muscular septum
Semitendinosus
Ischial tuberosity by tendon common with long head of biceps femoris
Semimembranosus
Ischial tuberosity, proximal and lateral to biceps femoris and semitendinosus
Gastrocnemius: Medial Head
Proximal and posterior part of medial condyle and adjacent part of femur, capsule of knee joint
Gastrocnemius: Lateral Head
Lateral condyle and posterior surface of femur, capsule of knee
Plantaris
Lateral supracondylar line of femur and adjacent part of its popliteal surface, oblique popliteal ligament of knee
Soleus
Posterior surfaces of head of fibula and proximal body, soleal line, medial border of tibia, and tendinous arch between tibia and fibula
Flexor Hallucis Longus
Post. Surf of distal 2/3 of fibula, interosseous membrane, and adjacent intermusclar septa and fascia
Flexor Digitorum Longus
Middle 3/5 of posterior surface of tibia and from fascia covering the posterior tibialis
Tibialis Posterior
Interosseous membrane, lateral portion of posterior surface of tibia, medial surface of fibula, adjacent intermuscular septa, and deep fascia
Popliteus
Anterior part of groove on lateral condyle of femur, and oblique popliteal ligament of knee joint