Thigh: Posterior Compartment

Question 1

Muscles of the posterior compartment of the thigh

Answer 1

Semitendinosus
Semimembranosus
Biceps femoris (long head, short head)

Question 2

Function of the posterior compartment of the thigh

Answer 2

Extension of the thigh

Flexion of the leg

Question 3

Innervation of the posterior compartment of the thigh

Answer 3

Tibial nerve (branch of the sciatic nerve (L5, S1, S2))
Common fibular nerve (branch of the sciatic nerve, for short head biceps femoris