The Knee Complex

Question 1

Semitendinosus & Semimembranosus (Action)

Answer 1

Knee Flexion, Internal Rotation at knee flexion

Question 2

Biceps Femoris (Action)

Answer 2

Knee Flexion, External Rotation at knee flexion

Question 3

Popleitus (Action)

Answer 3

Knee Flexion, Internal Rotation at knee flexion (“The one true knee flexor - from Femur to Tibia)

Question 4

Gastrocnemeius (Action)

Answer 4

Knee Flexion, Ankle Plantaflexion

Question 5

Rectus Femoris (Action)

Answer 5

Knee Extension, Hip Flexion

Question 6

Vastus Medialis; Lateralis; Intermedialis

Answer 6

Knee Extension

Question 7

What is the Insertion of Rectus Femoris and Vastis Intermedialis?

Answer 7

I: Patella

Question 8

What is the Insertion of Vastis Medialis and Vastis Lateralis?

Answer 8

I: Tibial Tuberosity

Question 9

What is the Insertion of Biceps Femoris?

Answer 9

I: Gerdy’s Tubercle (lateral Tibia) inferor to Lateral Condyle.