Posterior Muscles of Thigh Flashcards by Tom Kay | Brainscape

Q

Muscles in Posterior Compartment of Thigh

A

Biceps Femoris
Semitendinosus
Semimembranosus

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Common Innervation of Posterior Compartment

A

Sciatic Nerve

L5-S2

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Origin of Biceps Femoris

A

Ischial Tuberosity (Long Head)

Linea Aspera (Short Head)

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Insertion of Biceps Femoris

A

Head of Fibula

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Function of Biceps Femoris

A

Extension/Lateral Rotation at hip

Flexion/Lateral Rotation at Knee

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Function of Semitendinosus and Semimembranosus muscles?

A

Extension/Medial Rotation at hip

Flexion/Medial Rotation at knee

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Origin of Semitendinosus

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Ischial Tuberosity

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Insertion of Semitendinosus

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Proximal Tibia as Pes Anserinus Tendon

Medially

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Origin of Semimembranosus

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Ischial Tuberosity

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Insertion of Semimembranosus

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Medial Tibial Condyle, posterior part

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