Posterior thigh muscles Flashcards
1
Q
number of post thigh ms?
A
3
2
Q
name the post thigh ms - AKA the hamstring muscles?
A
semitendinosus, semimembranosus, biceps femoris
3
Q
2 parts of the biceps femoris?
A
long head and short head
4
Q
semitendinosus and semimembranosus - innervation?
A
tibial division of sciatic nerve
5
Q
biceps femoris - innervation?
A
long head = tibial division of sciatic nerve, short head = common fibular division of sciatic nerve
6
Q
semitendinosus and semimembranosus - action?
A
extends hip, flex knee
7
Q
biceps femoris - action?
A
flex knee
8
Q
which nerve innervates posterior compt thigh?
A
sciatic nerve
9
Q
which branch of femoral artery contributes to posterior muscle compt blood supply?
A
profunda femoris
