Posterior Thigh Muscles Flashcards
What are the Origins of Biceps Femoris
Long Head - Ischial Tuberosity
Short Head - Shaft of Femur and Lateral Lip of Linea Aspera
What is the Insertion of Biceps Femoris
Both Heads - Head of Fibula
What are the Actions of Biceps Femoris
Hip Extension and Knee Flexion, Lateral Rotation of Leg during Knee Flexion
Long Head - Hip Extension
What are the Innervations of Biceps Femoris
Long Head - Sciatic Nerve
Short Head - Common Fibular Nerve
What is the Location of Semitendinosus
Medial to Biceps Femoris, Tendon is most prominent on posteromedial aspect of the knee
What is the Origin of Semitendinosus
Ischial Tuberosity
What are the Insertions of Semitendinosus
Pes Anserine, Medial Proximal Tibia
What are the Actions of Semitendinosus
Hip Extension and Knee Flexion, Medial Rotation of Leg during Knee Flexion
What is the Innervation of Semitendinosus
Sciatic Nerve
What is the Location of Semimembranosus
Medial, Posterior thigh, deep to Semitendinosus
What is the Origin of Semimembranosus
Ischial Tuberosity
What is the Insertion of Semimembranosus
Posterior superior aspect of Medial Tibial Condyle
What are the Actions of Semimembranosus
Hip Extension and Knee Flexion, Medial Rotation of Leg
What is the Innervation of Semimembranosus
Sciatic Nerve
