THIGH Hamstrings Posterior Thigh Flashcards
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O. ischial tuberosity
I. Medial condyle of tibia, pes anserine
N tibial nerve from sciatic nerve
A. Flexes leg at knee joint and extends thigh at hip joint
A
Semitendinosus
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O. ischial
N. tibial & peroneal branches of sciatic nerve
A. flex and laterally rotate knee,
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Biceps Femoris
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O ischial tuberosity
I. medial condyle of tibia (posterior medial aspect)
N. Sciatic nerve, tibial division
A. Flexion of knee, extension of hip
medial rotation of knee (tibia) when one is flexed
S. Hip extension & knee flexion: biceps femoris, semitendinosis
Knee flexion: gastrocnemius, gracilis, sartorius
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Semimembranosus
