Posterior Thigh and Popliteal Fossa Flashcards by Collin Huth | Brainscape

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Semimembranosus

Semitendinosus

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Origin: Ischial Tuberosity

Insertion: Tibia

Action: Flex Knee, Extend Hip joint

Nerve: Tibial part of sciatic nerve

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Biceps Femoris

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Origin: Ischial Tuberosity (long head), Femur (short head)

Insertion: Fibula

Action: Flex knee, extend hip joint (long head)

Nerve: Long head - tibial part of sciatic nerve
Short head - common peroneal part of sciatic
nerve

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Adductor magnus (hamstring part)

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Origin: Ischial Tuberosity

Insertion: Femur

Action: Extend hip joint

Nerve: Tibial part of sciatic nerve

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Popliteus

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Origin: Femur

Insertion: Tibia

Action: Laterally rotate femur (unlock knee joint)

Nerve: Tibial nerve

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