| The Biceps Femoris muscles are
a pair of muscles located in each of the posterior upper-legs of the
human body.
The word "biceps" refers to a muscle that has two heads, that is two
points of origin (see table below). To test your knowledge: look at the image opposite and
decide which muscle(s) you think are the biceps femoris
muscles, then click on the image to check
if
you were correct - and for the labels of all the other muscles illustrated.
Further information about the biceps femoris is
summarised below:
Point(s) of Origin: |
Long Head: ischial tuberosity;
Short Head: upper femur. |
Point(s) of Insertion: |
Lateral tibial condyle and lateral head of fibula. |
Action(s): |
Flexes the knee; Outwardly rotates it when flexed; Extends the
hip. |
This may be particularly interesting study/revision material for students
following courses in Massage, Reflexology and
similar courses because these generally require a good basic
knowledge of the muscular structures
of the arms, legs, hands and feet.
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