Posterior thigh

Question 1

Origin of Semitendinosus?

Answer 1

Ischial tuberosity + sacrotuberous ligament

Question 2

Insertion of Semitendinosus?

Answer 2

Medial surface of tibial tuberosity

Question 3

Action of Semitendinosus?

Answer 3

Extension + stabilisation of hip joint, flexion + internal rotation of knee joint

Question 4

Innervation of Semitendinosus?

Answer 4

Tibial division of the sciatic nerve (L4-S3)

Question 5

Origin of Semimembranosus?

Answer 5

Outer surface of ischial tuberosity

Question 6

Insertion of semimembranosus?

Answer 6

Medial condyle of tibia, oblique popliteal ligament, popliteal fascia

Question 7

Action of semimembranosus?

Answer 7

Flexion + medial rotation of knee, stabilisation and extension of the hip

Question 8

Innervation of Semimembranosus?

Answer 8

Tibial division of sciatic nerve (L4-S3)

Question 9

Origin of Bicep femoris long head?

Answer 9

Ischial tuberosity + sacrotuberous ligament

Question 10

Insertion of Bicep femoris long head?

Answer 10

Lateral aspect of fibula head

Question 11

Action of Bicep femoris long head?

Answer 11

Flexion + external rotation of knee joint, extension of the hip

Question 12

Innervation of Bicep femoris long head?

Answer 12

Tibial division of sciatic nerve (L4-S3)

Question 13

Origin of Bicep femoris short head?

Answer 13

Lateral lip of Linear aspera

Question 14

Insertion of Bicep femoris short head?

Answer 14

Lateral aspect of head of fibula

Question 15

Action of Bicep femoris short head?

Answer 15

Flexion + external rotation of knee joint

Question 16

Innervation of Bicep femoris short head?

Answer 16

Common fibular nerve (L4-S2)