Posterior Thigh, Popliteal Region, and Posterior Leg Flashcards
What are the 2 muscular branches of the sciatic nerve?
- Tibial Nerve
2. Common Fibular (Peroneal) Nerve
Biceps Femoris Long Head action
Knee flexion, LR
Hip extension
Assists in hip LR
Biceps Femoris Long Head PI
Tibial N.
Biceps Femoris Long Head SI
L5, S1, 2, 3
Biceps Femoris Short Head action
Knee flexion, LR
Biceps Femoris Short Head PI
Common fibular N.
Biceps Femoris Short Head SI
L5, S1, 2
Semitendinosus Action
Knee flexion, MR
Extend hip
Assists in hip MR
Semitendinosus PI
Tibial N.
Semitendinosus SI
L4, 5, S1, 2
Semimembranosus Action
Knee flexion, MR
Extend hip
Assists in hip med rot
Semimembranosus PI
Tibial N.
Semimembranosus SI
L4, 5, S1, 2
Gastrocnemius Medial Head Action
Talocrural plantar flexion
Assists in knee flexion
Subtalar joint inversion (supination)
Gastrocnemius Medial and Lateral Head PI
Tibial N.