Posterior Thigh ( Hamstrings )

Question 1

Semitendinosus: O

Answer 1

Ischial

tuberosity

Question 2

Semitendinosus: I

Answer 2

Medial aspect of superior part of tibia (pes anserine insertion)

Question 3

Semitendinosus: N

Answer 3

Tibial division of sciatic nerve

L5, S1-2

Question 4

Semitendinosus: A

Answer 4

-Extends thigh
-flexes leg and rotates it medially
- Extends trunk
when thigh and
leg are flexed

Question 5

Semimembranosus: O

Answer 5

Ischial tuberosity

Question 6

Semimembranosus: I

Answer 6

Posterior aspect of medial condyle of tibia

Question 7

Semimembranosus: N

Answer 7

Tibial division of sciatic nerve

L5, S1-2

Question 8

Semimembranosus: A

Answer 8

• Extends thigh
• flexes leg and rotates it medially
• Extends trunk when thigh and leg are flexed

Question 9

Biceps Femoris: O

Answer 9

Short Head: Lateral lip of linea aspera and lateral supracondylar line
Long Head: Ischial tuberocity

Question 10

Biceps Femoris: I

Answer 10

Lateral aspect of

head of fibula

Question 11

Biceps Femoris: N

Answer 11

Short Head: Common fibular division of sciatic nerve (L5, S1,2)
Long Head: Tibial division of sciatic nerve (L5, S1-2)

Question 12

Biceps Femoris: A

Answer 12

Extends thigh

-flexes leg and rotates it laterally