Posterior Compartment of the Thigh Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three muscle in the posterior comprtment of the thigh?
A
The three muscles in this region can be grouped together to be called the hamstrings.
These posterior thigh muscles act both on the hip and the knee joint
2
Q
What us the biceps femoris?
A
is the most lateral of the 3 hamstring muscles, and is similar to its counterpart in the upper limb in that it has 2 heads (biceps)
3
Q
A
- Semimembranousus
- Semitendinosus
- Biceps femoris
- Short head of biceps femoris
4
Q
The first three muscles are collectively termed what?
A
Hamstrings
5
Q
What is the action of the hamstring muscles on the hip and knee joint?
A
Hip joint- Extension
Knee joint- Flexion
6
Q
Which nerve innervates the posterior compartment of the thigh?
A
Sciatic nerve
7
Q
Which branch of the femoral artery contributes to the posterior muscle compartment blood supply?
A
Profunda femoris artery
