Posterior Thigh Flashcards
1
Q
muscles in this compartment
A
biceps femoris
semitendinosus
semimembranosus
2
Q
action
A
extension of hip
flexion of knee
3
Q
innervation
A
tibial nerve (division of sciatic)
4
Q
what is not innervated by the tibial nerve?
A
short head of biceps femoris
5
Q
what innervates short head of biceps femoris?
A
common fibular nerve (division of sciatic)
6
Q
where does the sciatic nerve divide
A
between gluteal region and popliteal fossa
