Biceps Femoris Short Head

Authors
Affiliations

Nathaniel Yomogida, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.S. in Kinesiology

Chloë Kerstein, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.A. in Neuroscience

Muscle Origin Insertion Innervation Action
Biceps femoris short head Lateral lip of Linea aspera Fibular head Common Fibular n.
L5 - S2		 Knee: Flexion, ER

Origin

  • Lateral lip of the linea aspera in the middle third of the femur1

Insertion

Head of Fibula1

Innervation

Common Fibular N. (L5, S1, S2)1

Action

Knee: Flexion and External rotation1

References

1.
Gilroy AM, MacPherson BR, Wikenheiser JC, Voll MM, Wesker K, Schünke M, eds. Atlas of Anatomy. 4th ed. Thieme; 2020.

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