Medical Definition of Biceps muscle of thigh
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Origin, long head (caput longum) from tuberosity of ischium, short head (caput breve) from lower half of lateral lip of linea aspera; insertion, head of fibula; action, flexes knee and rotates leg laterally; nerve supply, long head, tibial, short head, peroneal.
Synonym: musculus biceps femoris, biceps muscle of thigh, musculus biceps flexor cruris.
(05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Biceps Muscle Of Thigh
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