muscles of posterior thigh Flashcards
biceps femoris long head origin
ischial tuberosity of ischium
biceps femoris short head origin
posterior shaft of femur
biceps femoris (long + short heads) insertion
head of fibula
biceps femoris (long + short heads) action
extends hip, flexes knee
biceps femoris (long + short head) nerve supply
tibial nerve
tibial nerve sensory area(s)
posterior leg, lateral surface of foot, sole of foot
semitendinosus origin
ischial tuberosity of ischium
semitendinosus insertion
medial tibia
semitendinosus action
extends hip, flexes knee
semitendinosus nerve supply
tibial nerve
semimembranosus origin
ischial tuberosity of ischiam
semimembranosus insertion
medial tibia
semimembranosus action
extends hip, flexes knee
semimembranosus nerve supply
tibial nerve