Q13 Hamstrings 1

Question 1

Name the muscles in the Hamstring group

Answer 1

Biceps femoris
Semimembranosus
Semitendinosus

Question 2

Briefly describe the Biceps Femoris position

Answer 2

A fusiform muscle situated on the superficial posterolateral aspect of the thigh and lateral border of popliteal fossa

Question 3

Name the proximal attachments of Biceps Femoris

Answer 3

Long head - lower medial part of the ischial tuberosity

Short head - lower half of the lateral linea aspera and the upper half of the lateral supracondylar line of the femur

Question 4

Give the distal attachment of the Biceps Femoris

Answer 4

Gets split in two by the lateral collateral ligament

Attaches to the head of the fibula. Slip to lateral Tibial condyle

Question 5

Give the action(s) of this muscle

Answer 5

Extends the hip
Flexes the Knee
Laterally rotates the leg when knee is semiflexed