What is the insertion of the biceps femoris?

Biceps femoris muscle Biceps Femoris Origin tuberosity of the ischium, linea aspera, femur Insertion the head of the fibula which articulates with the back of the lateral tibial condyle Artery deep femoral artery, perforating arteries; long head of biceps femoris: perforating branches from profunda femoris artery Click to see full answer. Also to know is, where does the biceps femoris insert?The biceps femoris muscle is inserted into the head of the fibula. It can rotate the lower leg so that the foot points laterally. The semitendinosus and semimembranosus muscles are inserted into the medial tibial condyle and can rotate the lower leg medially.Furthermore, what does the biceps femoris short head do? Flexes the leg at the knee; laterally rotates leg when the knee is flexed. In this way, what is the origin and insertion of the biceps femoris? Origin and insertion Biceps femoris is the most lateral hamstring muscle located in the posterior thigh. The long head of biceps femoris muscle originates from the medial facet (inferomedial impression) of ischial tuberosity, medial to the origin of semimembranosus and superior to the origin of adductor magnus muscle.Why does my bicep femoris hurt?Inflammation, or degeneration of the biceps femoris tendon at the point it inserts into the tibia (shin bone) occurs. This is as a result of overuse, or may also develop after a partial rupture of your tendon which has not healed properly. Most commonly it is the biceps femoris tendon which is involved.