Muscles of the Posterior (Flexor) Compartment Flashcards
What are the muscles of the posterior (flexor) compartment collectively known as?
hamstrings
Do the muscles of the posterior compartment cross posteriorly or anteriorly
cross posteriorly
On what joints does the muscles of the posterior flexor compartment act on?
both hip and knee joints
What muscles are included in the posterior flexor compartment? (include if they are lateral or medial)
biceps femoris(lateral), semitendinosus(medial), semimembranousus(medial)
What are the actions of the hamstrings?
extensors of the thigh, flexors of the leg
The tendons of the hamstrings delimit the ______________ inbetween
The tendons of the hamstring delimit the POPLITEAL FOSSA in between
Where do the three hamstring muscles originate from?
ischial tuberosity
Where does the short head of the biceps femoris originate?
linea aspera
