Posterior muscles of the thigh

Question 1

Biceps Femoris, long head Origin

Answer 1

Ischia tuberosity

Question 2

Biceps Femoris, long head Insertion

Answer 2

Head of fibula

Question 3

Biceps Femoris, long head Action

Answer 3

Flexes and laterally rotates leg, extends thigh

Question 4

Biceps Femoris, long head Nerve Supply

Answer 4

Tibial part of sciatic nerve

Question 5

Biceps Femoris, short head Origin

Answer 5

Shaft of femur

Question 6

Biceps Femoris, short head Insertion

Answer 6

Head of fibula

Question 7

Biceps Femoris, short head Action

Answer 7

Flexes and laterally rotates leg

Question 8

Biceps Femoris, short head Nerve Supply

Answer 8

Common peroneal nerve

Question 9

Semimembranosus Origin

Answer 9

Ischial tuberosity

Question 10

Semimembranosus Insertion

Answer 10

Medial condyle of tibia; forms oblique popliteal ligament

Question 11

Semimembranosus Action

Answer 11

Flexes and medially roates leg; extends thigh

Question 12

Semimembranosus Nerve Supply

Answer 12

Tibial part of sciatic

Question 13

Adductor magnus (hamstring part) Origin

Answer 13

Ischial tuberosity

Question 14

Adductor magnus (hamstring part) Insertion

Answer 14

Adductor tubercle of femur

Question 15

Adductor magnus (hamstring part) Action

Answer 15

Extends thigh + adducts thigh & slight rotation

Question 16

Adductor magnus (hamstring part) Nerve Supply

Answer 16

Tibial part of sciatic