Hamstrings Group

Question 1

Biceps Femoris (lateral) Origin

Answer 1

Long Head: Ischial Tuberosity
Short Head: Linea aspera, lateral lip

Question 2

Biceps Femoris Insertion

Answer 2

Fibular head

Question 3

Biceps Femoris Actions (5)

Answer 3

–Extend and laterally rotate coxal joint
–Flex and laterally rotate tibiofemoral joint
-Posteriorly tilt pelvis

Question 4

Semitendinosus (Medial) Origin

Answer 4

Ischial Tuberosity

Question 5

Semitendinosus Insertion

Answer 5

Pes Anserinus tendon (tibia, proximal anterior medial)

Question 6

Semitendinosus Actions (5)

Answer 6

–Knee. Flex and medially rotate
–Coxal joint. Extend and medially rotate
-Posteriorly tilt pelvis

Question 7

Semimembranosus (Medial) Origin

Answer 7

Ischial Tuberosity

Question 8

Semimembranosus Insertion

Answer 8

Tibia, Medial condyle, Posterior

Question 9

Semimembranosus Actions (5)

Answer 9

–Flex and medially rotate knee
–Extend and medially rotate coxal joint
-Posteriorly tilt pelvis