Summary Biceps femoris short head Origin Lateral lip of linea aspera, lateral supracondylar ridge of femur, and lateral intermuscular septum of thigh Insertion Primarily on fibular head; also on lateral collateral ligament and lateral tibial condyle Action Flexes the knee, and also rotates the tibia laterally; long head also extends the hip joint Innervation Common peroneal nerve (L5, S1, S2) Arterial supply Perforating branches of profunda femoris artery, inferior gluteal artery, and the superior muscular branches of popliteal artery
QUESTIONS 1 of 1 1 Previous Next (OBQ04.228) Which of the following nerves innervates the short head of biceps femoris? QID: 1333 Type & Select Correct Answer 1 peroneal division of the sciatic nerve 74% (4425/5975) 2 tibial division of the sciatic nerve 19% (1145/5975) 3 femoral nerve 4% (253/5975) 4 superior gluteal nerve 2% (101/5975) 5 saphenous nerve 0% (20/5975) L 3 Question Complexity D Question Importance Select Answer to see Preferred Response SUBMIT RESPONSE 1 Review Tested Concept Review Full Topic
All Videos (1) Podcasts (1) Login to View Community Videos Login to View Community Videos Biceps Femoris: Short Head - 3D Animation General - Biceps femoris short head C 11/18/2012 1513 views 3.9 (7) Anatomy⎪Biceps femoris short head Anatomy - Biceps femoris short head Listen Now 3:43 min 8/13/2020 76 plays 5.0 (2)