BICEPS FEMORIS

Biceps Femoris muscle

Origin of Biceps Femoris

Common tendon with semitendinosus from superior medial quadrant of the posterior portion of the ischial tuberosity.

Insertion of Biceps Femoris

Primarily on fibular head; also on lateral collateral ligament and lateral tibial condyle.

Muscle Action/Function of Biceps Femoris

Flexes the knee, and also rotates the tibia laterally; long head also extends the hip joint.

Arterial (Blood) Supply of Biceps Femoris

Perforating branches of profunda femoris artery, inferior gluteal artery, and the superior muscular branches of popliteal artery.

Biceps Femoris Video

Biceps Femoris - Part of the Hamstring

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