Biceps femoris tendinitis is an overuse disorder of the biceps femoris tendon, leading to pain and tenderness in the hamstrings at the back of the knee.
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This illustration is from the back of the leg.
Peer-reviewed papers
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"Snapping of the biceps femoris tendon is a rare cause of lateral knee pain....Understanding the complex and poorly understood anatomy of the biceps femoris tendon is crucial and essential for proper diagnosis"
Citation: Zadeh C, Khoury N, Najem E, Moukaddam H. Snapping of bilateral biceps femoris tendons: A case report and brief review. Radiol Case Rep. 2022 Feb 17;17(4):1293-1299. doi: 10.1016/j.radcr.2021.12.058. PMID: 35242255; PMCID: PMC8857580.
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