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Posterior Thigh Flashcards

1
Q

Name the 4 posterior thigh muscles

A

Semitendinosus
Semimembranosus
Biceps femoris - long and short head

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Which of the 4 posterior thigh muscles are hamstrings?

A

Semitendinosus
Semimembranosus
Long head of biceps femoris

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What is the origin and insertion of the semitendinosus?

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Origin: Ischial tuberosity
Insertion: Medial tibia

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What is the origin and insertion of the semimembranosus?

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Origin: Ischial tuberosity
Insertion: Posterior tibia

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What is the origin and insertion of the long head of the biceps femoris?

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Origin: Ischial tuberosity
Insertion: Fibular head

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What is the origin and insertion of the short head of the biceps femoris?

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Origin: Linea aspera
Insertion: Fibular head

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What is the innervation of all the posterior thigh muscles And what is the exception?

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All innervated by the tibular division of the sciatic nerve (L5, S1, S2)
Except the short head of the biceps femoris - common fibular nerve

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What are the actions of the posterior thigh muscles?

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Hip extension

Knee flexon

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