Functional Rehab Academy

Biceps femoris

Muscle origin
Ischial tuberosity, sacrotuberous ligament and linea aspera of femur

Muscle insertion
Lateral aspect of the head of Fibula

Muscle function
Hip extension, knee flexion and external rotation of Tibia. Control of Fibula

Nerve innervation
L5-S2 (Lovett reactor C1)

Primary muscle type
Phasic / Type IIx (65-75%)

Myofascial lines
Superficial back line
Spiral line

 

Organ relationship (T15-L2, Sacrum, n. Vagus)

  • Spleen (AK)
    •  Symp – T5-T9 (Celiac plexus) 
    •  Parasymp – None (CX minimal)
  • Large intestine (FA/AK)
    •  Symp – T10-L2 (Mesenteric and Hypogastric plexus)
    •  Parasymp – CX (Vagus) and S2-S4 (Sacral plexus)
  • Bladder (FA)
    •  Symp – T10-L2 (Inferior Hypogastric plexus)
    •  Parasymp – S2-4 (Sacral plexus)
  • Reproductive organs (FA/AK)
    •  Symp – T10-L2 (Inferior Hypogastric, Ovarian and Testicular plexus)
    •  Parasymp – S2-4 (Sacral plexus)
Short head
Client is supine with the knee flexed 100 deg. (knee joint angle is 80 deg.) and tibia in full external rotation. Fiksate with one hand in front of the knee and apply pressure towards knee extension by pulling towards the end of the bed with the other hand.
Long head
Client is supine with the knee flexed 80 deg. (knee joint angle is 100 deg.) and tibia in full external rotation. Fiksate with one hand in front of the knee and apply pressure towards knee extension by pulling towards the end of the bed with the other hand.

Functional anatomy for

Biceps femoris

Related joints

  • SI joint
  • Hip joint
  • Knee joint
  • Tibiafibular joint

Associated muscles

Release exercises

Corrective strength exercises

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