Mogera biceps subsp. femoris

WHIDDEN, HOWARD P., 2000, Comparative Myology of Moles and the Phylogeny of the Talpidae (Mammalia, Lipotyphla), American Museum Novitates 3294, pp. 1-53 : 39

M. biceps femoris ( fig. 14 )

ORIGIN: From the ischial tuberosity and from the descending ramus of the pubis.

INSERTION: In fascia over the lateral side of the shank, from the falciform process of the tibia to the Achilles tendon.

REMARKS: This muscle has the same general form in the 11 study taxa.

Flexor Group of Leg

Figures

Fig. 14. Lateral view of pelvic limb muscles of Parascalops.