Posterior thigh Flashcards
1
Q
Biceps femoris
A
Attachments: both heads attach to lateral side of fibular head
long head - ischial tuberosity
short head - linea aspera, lateral supracondylar line of femur
Innervation:
long head - tibial nerve (L5-S2)
short head - common fibular nerve
Actions: Flexes knee, ER tibia, extends hip
2
Q
Semimembranosus
A
Attachments: ischial tuberosity to posterior medial condyle of tibia
Innervation: tibial nerve
Actions: flexes knee, extends hip
3
Q
Semitendinosus
A
Attachments: ischial tuberosity to superior medial surface of tibia (pes anserine)
Innervation: tibial nerve
Actions: flexes knee, extends hip