semitendinosus Flashcards

1
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semitendinosus shape

A

fusiform

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2
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semitendinosus origin

A

lower medial part of the ischial tuberosity

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3
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semitendinosus insertion

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medial surface of the medial tibial condyle

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4
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semitendinosus direction of fibres

A

inferiorly, medially

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5
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semitendinosus actions

A

flexes knee, extends hip, medially rotates tibia on femur

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6
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semitendinosus function

A

walking (hip extension & deceleration in swing phase)

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7
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semitendinosus nerve supply

A

sciatic nerve L5, S1, S2

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