Hamstring Muscles and Their Functions

Hamstring Muscles and Their Functions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Physical Ed

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial explains the anatomy of the hamstrings, distinguishing between true and fake hamstrings. It covers the origin, insertion, innervation, and actions of the semimembranosus, semitendinosus, and biceps femoris muscles. The tutorial also discusses the sciatic nerve's role in innervating these muscles and provides tips for remembering key details. The video concludes with a summary and advice for test preparation.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main criterion that distinguishes true hamstrings from fake ones?

Their length

Their color

Their insertion point

Their origin point

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does the semimembranosus muscle originate?

Fibula

Tibia

Femur

Ischial tuberosity

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which muscle is known for having a long, stringy tendon?

Semimembranosus

Semitendinosus

Biceps femoris

Gracilis

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the insertion point of the semitendinosus muscle?

Medial condyle of the tibia

Head of the fibula

Pes anserine

Lateral condyle of the femur

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which head of the biceps femoris is considered a fake hamstring?

Long head

Short head

Both heads

Neither head

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does the short head of the biceps femoris originate?

Tibia

Femur

Ischial tuberosity

Fibula

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which nerve innervates the true hamstrings?

Tibial branch of the sciatic nerve

Obturator nerve

Femoral nerve

Fibular branch of the sciatic nerve

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