Posterior Thigh Flashcards by Winna Wijaya | Brainscape

Q

Biceps Femoris Long Head

A

Origin: Ischial tuberosity

Insertion: Head of fibula

Action: Hip extension, knee flexion, knee lateral rotation

Innervation: Tibial nerve (L5, S1, S2)

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Biceps Femoris Short Head

A

Origin: Linea aspera of femur

Insertion: Head of fibula

Action: Knee flexion, lateral rotation

Innervation: Common fibular nerve (L5, S1, S2)

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Semitendinosus

A

Origin: Ischial tuberosity

Insertion: Anteromedial proximal tibia

Action: Hip extension, knee flexion, medial rotation

Innervation: Tibial nerve (L5, S1, S2)

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Semimembranosus

A

Origin: Ischial tuberosity

Insertion: Posterior medial condyle

Action: Hip extension, knee flexion, medial rotation

Innervation: Tibial nerve (L5, S1, S2)

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly