Posterior thigh and popliteal fossa Flashcards
what muscles make up the posterior thigh
hamstrings
- semitendinosus
- semimembranosus
- biceps femoris
what is the function of the hamstrings
extend hip
flex knee
what are the attachments of semitendinosus
ischial tuberosity to the medial surface of the superior tibia
what is the innervation of semitendinosus
tibial division of Sciatic nerve L5, S1, S2
what are the attachments of semimembranosus
ischial tuberosity to the posterior surface of medial condyle of the tibia
what is the innervation of semimembranosus
tibial division of sciatic nerve L5 S1 S2
where does semitendinosus get its name
long rope like tendon
what is the common proximal attachment of all true hamstring muscles
ischial tuberosity
semitendinosus attaches close to what 2 muscles distally
gracilis and sartorius
where does semimembranosus get its name
shiny membranous appearance
what are the attachments of the long head of biceps femoris
ischial tuberosity to the head of the fibula
what are the attachments of the short head of biceps femoris
linea aspera and lateral supracondylar line of femur to the head of the fibula
what is the innervation of the long head of biceps femoris
tibial division of the sciatic nerve (L5, S1, S2)
what is the innervation of the short head of biceps femoris
common peroneal division of the sciatic nerve (L5, S1, S2)
what is the innervation of biceps femoris
long head - tibial division of the sciatic nerve (L5, S1, S2)
short head - common peroneal division of the sciatic nerve (L5, S1, S2)
when the knee is flexed, what causes lateral rotation of the knee
biceps femoris
when the knee is flexed and not weight bearing what causes medial rotation of the knee
semimembranosus
semitendinosus
gracilis
sartorius
what are the roots of the sciatic nerve
anterior rami of L4-S3
the sciatic nerve enters the gluteal region just inferior to what muscle
piriformis