Lower Limb 2 - Station 3 Flashcards
1
Q
what are the posterior thigh muscles
A
biceps femoris long head, semitendinosus and semimembranosus
2
Q
collective name for posterior thigh muscles
A
hamstrings
3
Q
innervation of hamstrings
A
biceps femoris and semitendinosus and semimembranosus - tibial nerve L5-S2 (branch of sciatic)
4
Q
which hamstrings muscle is most lateral
A
biceps femoris long head
5
Q
action of hamstrings on hip
A
extension
6
Q
action of hamstrings on knee
A
flexion
7
Q
innervation of the biceps short head
A
common fibular nerve (L5 - S2)
