💪 Biceps Femoris
Brian Lee
Jul 01, 2025
Reviewed
Summary
- Origins
- Long head: Ischial tuberosity of the 🦴 pelvis
- Short head: Linea aspera of the 🦴 femur
- Insertions
- Head of the 🦴 fibula
- Actions
- Flexes the knee
- Extends the hip (long head)
- Laterally rotates the leg when the knee is flexed
Illustrations
Fredrik
x nilsson,
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