Posterior Compartment of Thigh Flashcards
1
Q
The three muscles in posterior compartment of thigh can be grouped together to be called
A
Hamstrings
2
Q
What is the most lateral muscle of posterior compartment of thigh
A
Biceps Femoris
3
Q
Name the four muscles of posterior compartment of thigh
A
Semimembranous
Semitendinous
Biceps Femoris Long Head
Short Head Biceps Femoris
4
Q
The semimembranous, Semitendinous and Biceps Femoris Long Head are collectively termed
A
Hamstrings
5
Q
What is the action of the hamstring muscles on the hip and knee joint?
A
Extension of Thigh at Hip, Flex Leg at Knee
6
Q
Which nerve innervates posterior thigh
A
Sciatic L3-S3
7
Q
Which nerve innervates posterior thigh
A
Sciatic L3-S3
8
Q
Which branch of the femoral artery contributes to the posterior muscle compartment blood supply?
A
Profunda Femoris
