Posterior Thigh Flashcards
Name the hip abductors of the posterior thigh
Gluteus medius
Gluteus minimus
Tensor fascia latae
Name the lateral rotators of the posterior thigh
Piriformis Superior gemellus Inferior gemellus Obturator internus Quadratus femoris
Name the hip extensors of the posterior thigh
Gluteus maximus
Long head of biceps femoris
Semimembranous
Semitendinosus
Which nerve innervates the hamstrings?
Sciatic
Which is the most lateral muscle of the posterior thigh?
Biceps femoris
What is the origin of the long head of the biceps femoris?
Ischial tuberosity
What is the origin of the short head of the biceps femoris?
Linea aspera
Where do the heads of the biceps femoris attach?
Head of fibula
What are the actions of biceps femoris?
Flexion at knee
Extension at hip
Lateral rotation
What is the innervation of the long head of the biceps femoris?
Tibial portion of sciatic nerve
What is the innervation of the short head of the biceps femoris?
Common fibular portion of sciatic nerve
What is the origin of the semitendinosus?
Ischial tuberosity
What is the insertion of the semitendinosus?
Tibia
What is the action of semitendinosus?
Knee flexion
Hip extension
Medial rotation
What is the innervation of the semitendinosus?
Tibial nerve