Posterior Thigh Muscles Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Semimembranosus
A
O- Ischial tuberosity
I- Medial condyle of tibia
N- Tibial division of sciatic nerve
A- Extend thigh, flexes and medially rotates leg
2
Q
Semitendinosus
A
O- Ischial tuberosity
I- Medial surface of upper tibia
N- Tibial division of sciatic nerve
A- Extends thigh, flexes and medially rotates leg
3
Q
Biceps Femoris (Long Head)
A
O- Ischial tuberosity
I- Head of fibula
N- Tibial division of sciatic nerve
A- Extends thigh, flexes and laterally rotates leg
4
Q
Biceps Femoris (Short Head)
A
O- Linea aspera
I- Head of fibula
N- Common fibular division of sciatic nerve
A- Flexes and laterally rotates leg
