Hamstrings - origin, insertions and actions Flashcards
1
Q
What is the origin of the bicep femoris?
A
long head - ischial tuberosity and short head - linea aspera
2
Q
What is the action of the semimembranosus?
A
knee flexion, hip extension and medial rotation
3
Q
What is the origin of the semitendionsus?
A
ischial tuberosity
4
Q
What is the origin of the semimembranosus?
A
ischial tuberosity
5
Q
What is the action of the bicep femoris?
A
knee flexion, hip extension and lateral rotation
6
Q
What is the insertion of the semimembranosus?
A
back surface of the medial tibial condyle
7
Q
What is the insertion of the semitendionsus?
A
pes anserine
8
Q
What is the insertion of the bicep femoris?
A
head of fibula
9
Q
What is the action of the semitendionsus?
A
hip flexion, hip extension and medial rotation
