Questions: Which tendon contributes to the formation of the oblique popliteal ligament?
a) Biceps femoris
b) Semimembranosus
c) Semitendinosus
d) Popliteus
Transcript text: Which tendon contributes to the formation of the oblique popliteal ligament?
a) Biceps femoris
b) Semimembranosus
c) Semitendinosus
d) Popliteus
Solution
The answer is b) Semimembranosus.
Explanation for each option:
a) Biceps femoris - This tendon does not contribute to the formation of the oblique popliteal ligament. It is primarily involved in knee flexion and hip extension.
b) Semimembranosus - This tendon contributes to the formation of the oblique popliteal ligament. The oblique popliteal ligament is an expansion of the tendon of the semimembranosus muscle.
c) Semitendinosus - This tendon does not contribute to the formation of the oblique popliteal ligament. It is involved in knee flexion and hip extension.
d) Popliteus - This tendon does not contribute to the formation of the oblique popliteal ligament. The popliteus muscle is involved in unlocking the knee from a fully extended position.
Summary:
The tendon that contributes to the formation of the oblique popliteal ligament is the semimembranosus.