Posterior Thigh Flashcards
Biceps femoris origin
Long head: ischial tuberosity
Short head: linea aspera on posterior femur
Semimbranosus insertion
Medial tibial condyle
Semitendinosus action
Medially rotates both joints
Hip: extends
Knee: flexes
Biceps femoris insertion
Head of fibula (as biceps tendon)
Semimembranosus action
Medially rotates both joints
Hip: extends
Knee: flexes
Semitendinosus innervation
Tibial nerve
Biceps femoris action
Laterally rotates both joints
Hip: extends
Knee: flexes
Semimembranosus innervation
Tibial nerve
Semitendanosus origin
Ischial tuberosity
Biceps femoris innervation
Long head: tibial nerve
Short head: common fibular nerve
Semimembranosus origin
Ischial tuberosity (superior)
Semitendinosus insertion
Tibia medial surface