Muscle origin
Superolateral impression of ischial tuberosity
Muscle insertion
Medial condyle of Tiba and fascial sheet of Popliteus
Muscle function
Hip extension and knee flexion. Internal rotation of Tibia
Nerve innervation
L5-S2 (Lovett reactor C1)
Primary muscle type
Phasic / Mixed (50-60%)
Myofascial lines
Superficial back line
Primary inhibatory muscles
Psoas major, Iliacus, Rectus femoris, Vastus medialis, Vastus lateralis, Biceps femoris, Popliteus, Gastrocnemius
Organ relationship (T5-L2, Sacrum, n. Vagus
Related joints
Associated muscles
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