Thigh (Flexor)

  1. Biceps femoris
    -Long head
    -Short head
    • O: -Ischial tuberosity of hip bone
    • -Lateral lip of linea aspera of femur

    I: Lateral side of head of fibula

    • A: -Extends thigh
    • -Flexes leg & rotates it laterally

    • N: -Tibial division of sciatic n. (L4-S3)
    • -Common fibular (peroneal) division of sciatic n. (L4-S2)
  2. Semimembranosus
    O: Ischial tuberosity

    I: Medial condyle of tibia

    A: Extends thigh, flexes leg & rotates it medially

    N: Tibial division of sciatic n. (L4-S3)
  3. Semitendinosus
    O: Ischial tuberosity

    I: medial surface of tibia (via pes anserinus)

    A: Extends thigh, flexes leg & rotates it medially

    N: Tibial division of sciatic n. (L4-S3)
Author
krnelement
ID
47711
Card Set
Thigh (Flexor)
Description
Thigh (Flexor) Muscles
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