Muscles of the Posterior ThighMuscleOriginbiceps femorislong head: ischial tuberosity; short head: lateral lip of the linea asperasemimembranosusupper, outer surface of the ischial tuberositysemitendinosuslower, medial surface of ischial tuberosity (common tendon with biceps femoris m.) read more
Muscles in the Posterior Compartment The muscles located within the posterior compartment of the thigh are the biceps femoris, semitendinosus and semimembranosus. Note: The hamstring portion of the adductor magnus has a similar action to these muscles, but is located in the medial thigh. read more