muscles of posterior thigh Flashcards
1
Q
biceps femoris long head origin
A
ischial tuberosity of ischium
2
Q
biceps femoris short head origin
A
posterior shaft of femur
3
Q
biceps femoris (long + short heads) insertion
A
head of fibula
4
Q
biceps femoris (long + short heads) action
A
extends hip, flexes knee
5
Q
biceps femoris (long + short head) nerve supply
A
tibial nerve
6
Q
tibial nerve sensory area(s)
A
posterior leg, lateral surface of foot, sole of foot
7
Q
semitendinosus origin
A
ischial tuberosity of ischium
8
Q
semitendinosus insertion
A
medial tibia
9
Q
semitendinosus action
A
extends hip, flexes knee
10
Q
semitendinosus nerve supply
A
tibial nerve
11
Q
semimembranosus origin
A
ischial tuberosity of ischiam
12
Q
semimembranosus insertion
A
medial tibia
13
Q
semimembranosus action
A
extends hip, flexes knee
14
Q
semimembranosus nerve supply
A
tibial nerve
