Functional Anatomy

Biceps Femoris (Lateral Hamstrings)

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Origin

Long head:
Ischial tuberosity (posterior portion) and
the distal portion of the sacrotuberous
ligament
Short head:
Lateral lip of linea aspera, proximal 2/3 of
the supracondylar line, and lateral
intermuscular septum

Insertion

Lateral side of the fibular head, lateral
tibial condyle, and deep fascia on the
lateral side of the leg

Actions

Long head and short head together flex
and laterally rotate the knee joint
Long head: extends and assists in lateral
rotation of the hip joint

Nerve

Nerve to the long head: sciatic (tibial
branch: L5, S1,2,3)
Nerve to the short head: sciatic (peroneal
branch: L5, S1,2)

0070-KN-HI Biceps Femoris (Lateral Hamstrings)

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