Muscles of Posterior Thigh Flashcards
1
Q
Semitendinosus
A
O:
Ischial tuberosity
I:
Medial surface of superior part of tibia
A: Extend thigh Flex leg Medially rotate leg When thigh and leg fixed, can extend trunk
N:
Tibial division of sciatic nerve L5-S2
2
Q
Semimembranosus
A
O:
Ischial tuberosity
I:
Posterior part of medial condyle of tibia
Oblique popliteal ligament
A: Extend thigh Flex leg Medially rotate leg Can extend trunk when LE fixed
N:
Tibial division of sciatic n L5-S2
3
Q
Biceps Femoris
A
O:
Long head–ischial tuberosity
Short head–lateral lip of linea aspera and lateral supracondylar line
I:
Lateral side of head of fibula
Tendon is split by the LCL
A:
Flexes leg
Laterally rotates leg
Extends thigh at start of walking
N:
Long–tibial division of sciatic n L5-S2
Short–common peroneal div of sciatic n L5-S2