Muscles of the Thigh: Posterior Femoral Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
Biceps femoris long head origin?
A
Ischial tuberosity
2
Q
Biceps femoris long head insertion?
A
Head of fibula
3
Q
Biceps femoris long head action?
A
Flex knee, extend hip
4
Q
Biceps femoris long head innervation?
A
Tibial n.
5
Q
Biceps femoris short head origin?
A
Linea aspera of femur
6
Q
Biceps femoris short head insertion?
A
Head of fibula
7
Q
Biceps femoris short head action?
A
Flex knee
8
Q
Biceps femoris short head innervation?
A
Common fibular n.
9
Q
Semitendinosus origin?
A
Ischial tuberosity
10
Q
Semitendinosus insertion?
A
Proximal medial tibia
11
Q
Semitendinosus action?
A
Flex knee, extend hip
12
Q
Semitendinosus innervation?
A
Tibial n.
13
Q
Semimembranosus origin?
A
Ischial tuberosity
14
Q
Semimembranosus insertion?
A
Proximal posterior tibia
15
Q
Semimembranosus action?
A
Flex knee, extend hip
