semitendinosus Flashcards
1
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semitendinosus shape
A
fusiform
2
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semitendinosus origin
A
lower medial part of the ischial tuberosity
3
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semitendinosus insertion
A
medial surface of the medial tibial condyle
4
Q
semitendinosus direction of fibres
A
inferiorly, medially
5
Q
semitendinosus actions
A
flexes knee, extends hip, medially rotates tibia on femur
6
Q
semitendinosus function
A
walking (hip extension & deceleration in swing phase)
7
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semitendinosus nerve supply
A
sciatic nerve L5, S1, S2