Thigh (Anterior & Posterior) Flashcards
(10 cards)
Semitendonosus OIAs
O Ischial Tuberosity
I pes anserinus tendon (anteromedial tibia)
As
@ knee joint: extension of leg @ knee, internal rotation of bent leg
@ hip joint: extends & internally rotates thigh
Biceps Femoris OIAs
O Long Head: Ischial Tuberosity & Sacrotuberous Ligament
Short Head: Lateral Lip of the Linea Aspera, & Lateral Supracondylar Line of the Femur LLLALSLF
I Head of Fibula & Lateral Condyle of the Tibia
As @ the Knee Joint: Flexes the Leg & Externally Rotates the Flexed Leg
@ the Hip Joint: Extends & Externally Rotates the Thigh
Semimembranosus OIAs
O Ischial Tuberosity
I Posterior Aspect of the Medial Condyle of Tibia
As
@ knee joint: extension of leg @ knee, internal rotation of bent leg
@ hip joint: extends & internally rotates thigh
Vastus Lateralis OIAs
O Lateral Lip of the Linea Aspera, Intertrochanteric Line & Gluteal Tuberosity of the Femur
I Tibial Tuberosity via the Patella & Patellar Tendon
A Extends the Leg @ the Knee Joint
Vastus Medialis OIAs
O Medial Lip of the Linea Aspera, Intertrochanteric Line & Medial Supracondylar Line of the Femur
I Tibial Tuberosity via the Patella & Patellar Tendon
A Extends the Leg @ the Knee Joint
Vastus Intermedius OIAs
O Lateral Lip of the Linea Aspera, Anterior @ Lateral Aspect of the Femur
I Tibial Tuberosity via the Patella & Patellar Tendon
A Extends the Leg @ the Knee Joint
Rectus Femoris OIAs
O AIIS & Superiorly on the Brim of the Acetabulum
I Tibial Tuberosity via the Patella & Patellar Tendon
A Extends the Leg @ the Knee Joint & Flexes the THIGH @ the HIP Joint
Tibiofemoral Joint type @ movements
Hinge, Flex/Exten
Modified Hinge (when knee is flexed) internal & external rotation
Popliteal Fossa P & Es
Space posterior to knee, Contains popliteal artery, vein & lymph nodes; tibial nerve, fibular nerve & lesser saphenous vein
Knee Region P & Es
Posterior head of the fibula, contains fibular nerve
