The knee Flashcards
Which muscles are involved in knee flexion
Semitendinosus
Semimembranosus
Popliteus
Biceps femoris
Which muscles are involved in knee extension
Vastus lateralis
Vastus medialis
Vastus intermedius
Rectus femoris
Which muscles attach at the Pes anserinus
Rectus femoris
Vastus lateralis
Vastus intermedius
Semitendinosus
Which muscles form the quadriceps
Vastus lateralis
Vastus medialis
Vastus intermedius
Rectus femoris
Which muscles form the hamstrings
Semitendinosus
Semimembranosus
Biceps femoris
What is the function of the MCL
Provides valgus stability
What is the function of the LCL
Provides varus stability
Which structure makes up the superomedial border of the popliteal fossa
Semimembranosus
Which structure makes up the superolateral border of the popliteal fossa
Biceps femoris
Which structure makes up the inferomedial border of the popliteal fossa
Medial head of gastrocnemius
Which structure makes up the inferolateral border of the popliteal fossa
Lateral head of gastrocnemius
Which structures form the popliteal fossa floor
Popliteus
Posterior joint capsule
Posterior femur
Which structures form the popliteal fossa roof
Fascia
Skin
Which structures are contained in the popliteal fossa floor
Popliteal vein
Popliteal artery
Tibial nerve
Common peroneal nerve
