Biceps Femoris Muscle Flashcards

Flashcards are a great way to memorise information about the biceps femoris muscle. Test your knowledge of anatomy using the biceps femoris flashcards below.
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Origin
(Long Head)

Ischial tuberosity

Origin
(Short Head)

Linea aspera and the lateral supracondylar line of the femur

Insertion
(Long Head)

Lateral head of fibula

Insertion
(Short Head)

Lateral head of fibula

Actions

Long & short head: Knee flexion and lateral rotation of leg
Long head: Hip extension

Innervation

Long head: Tibial division of sciatic nerve (L5, S1, S2)
Short head: Common fibular division of sciatic nerve (L5, S1, S2)

Blood Supply

Deep femoral artery (profunda femoris artery) and its perforating branches

Would you like to learn more about the biceps femoris muscle? Then check out the biceps femoris muscle article and video by clicking the link below:
Biceps Femoris Muscle Anatomy

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