Biceps Femoris

Summary Information: Biceps Femoris

Biceps Femoris: The biceps femoris is one of the hamstrings or posterior thigh muscles. The biceps femoris is located in the posterior section or back of the thigh and originates on the bony pelvis and inserts on the fibula. The biceps femoris has many actions, including flexion of the knee, extension of the hip and lateral rotation of the femur.

Conditions that can afflict the biceps femoris include strains, cancer, myopathy, atrophy, infectious myositis, paralysis, tears, neuromuscular diseases, lacerations and contusions.

Closely Related Organs: Biceps Femoris

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Biceps Femoris:

• Leg muscles
• Hamstrings
• Hip joint
• Knee joint
• Femur
• Skeletal muscle
• Fibula
• Tissues
• Tendons
• Musculoskeletal system

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Biceps Femoris

The following conditions are related to the organ: Biceps Femoris:

• Infectious myositis
• Myopathy
• Strains
• Tears
• Cancer
• Paralysis
• Neuromuscular diseases
• Lacerations
• Contusions

Sub Parts: Biceps Femoris

The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Biceps Femoris:

• Muscle tissue
• Muscle fibers

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Biceps Femoris

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Biceps Femoris:

• Muscle pain
• Muscle weakness
• Fever
• Loss of muscle control
• Muscle spasms
• Bleeding
• Swelling
• Bruises
• Wasting of muscles

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Biceps Femoris: Related Topics

• Biceps
• Biceps symptoms
• Femoris

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