Posterior (Hamstring Group Muscles) Flashcards by Crystal Wood | Brainscape

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Biceps Femoris

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ORIGIN: Long head, ischial tuberosity
Short head: linea aspera of femur, lateral surface

INSERTION: head of the fibula, lateral surface

ACTION: knee flexion, hip extension

INNERVATION: Long head - tibial nerve;Short head - common fibular nerve

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Semitendinosus

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ORIGIN: ischial tuberosity

INSERTION: medial surface of tibia

ACTION: knee flexion

INNERVATION: tibial nerve

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Semimembranosus

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ORIGIN: ischial tuberosity

INSERTION: medial condyle of tibia

ACTION: knee flexion

INNERVATION: tibial nerve

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