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GROSS ANATOMY 2 > Posterior Thigh and Popliteal Fossa > Flashcards

Posterior Thigh and Popliteal Fossa Flashcards

1
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What is this muscle?

A

Semitendinosus

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What is the origin of the semitendinosus?

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Ischial tuberosity

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What is the insertion of the semitendinosus?

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Medial surface of superior tibia

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What is the innervation of the semitendinosus?

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Tibial division of sciatic nerve (L5,S1,2)

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5
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What is the function of the semitendinosus?

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  • Extend hip
  • Flex knee
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6
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What is this muscle?

A

Semimembranosus

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7
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What is the origin of the semimembranosus?

A

Ischial tuberosity

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What is the insertion of the semimembranosus?

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Posterior surface of medial condyle of tibia

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What innervates the semimembranosus?

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Tibial division of sciatic (L5,S1,2)

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What is the function of the semimembranosus?

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  • Extend hip
  • Flex knee
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11
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What is this muscle?

A

Biceps femoris
medial long head
lateral short head

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12
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What is the origin of the biceps femoris?

A

Long head - Ischial tuberosity
Short head - Linea aspera, lateral supracondylar line of femur

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13
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What is the insertion of biceps femoris?

A

Head of fibula

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14
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What innervates the long head of the biceps femoris?

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Tibial division of sciatic (L5,S1,2)

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What innervates the short head of the biceps femoris?

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Common peroneal division of sciatic (L5,S1,2)

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16
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What laterally rotates the knee when flexed?

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Biceps femoris

17
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What medially rotates the knee when flexed?

A
  • Semimembranosus
  • Semitendinosus
  • Gracilis
  • Sartorius
18
Q

What forms the roof of the popliteal fossa?

A

Deep fascia

19
Q

What pierces the roof of the popliteal fossa?

A
  • Sural nerve
  • Short saphenous vein
20
Q

What forms the superior boundary of the popliteal fossa?

A

Diverging hamstring tendons

21
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What forms the lateral boundary of popliteal fossa?

A

Biceps femoris

22
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What forms the medial boundary of popliteal fossa?

A
  • Semimembranosus
  • Semitendinosus
23
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What forms the inferior boundary of popliteal fossa?

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Medial and lateral heads of gastrocnemius

24
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What are the contents of the popliteal fossa?

A
  • Popliteal artery
  • Popliteal vein
  • Terminal branches of sciatic (tibial and common peroneal nerve)
25
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What forms the floor of the popliteal fossa?

A
  • Popliteal surface of femur
  • Capsule of knee joint
  • Popliteus muscle
26
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What is the oblique popliteal ligament?

A

Expansion of the semimembranosus

27
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What is the function of the oblique popliteal ligament?

A

Reinforces knee joint capsule

28
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What is the arcuate ligament?

A

thickening of knee joint capsule where it gets pierced by popliteus

29
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What are the terminal branches of the popliteal artery?

A
  • Anterior tibial artery
  • Posterior tibial artery

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