Arm Flashcards
Biceps brachii insertion
Radial tuberosity of radius (tendon) Antebrachial fascia (bicipital aponeurosis)
Biceps brachii origins
Short head: coracoid process of scapula
Long head: supraglenoid tubercle of scapula
Biceps brachii innervation
Musculocutaneous nerve
Biceps brachii action
Flexes and supinates forearm Weak flexor of shoulder
Coracobrachialis origin
Coracoid process of scapula
Coracobrachialis insertion
Medial surface of humerus (middle)
Coracobrachialis innervation
Musculocutaneous nerve
Coracobrachialis action
Flexes and adducts arm
Brachialis origin
Anterior surface of humerus (distal)
Brachialis insertion
Ulnar tuberosity
Brachialis innervation
Musculocutaneous nerve
Brachialis action
Flexes forearm
Triceps brachii origin
Long head: Infraglenoid tubercle of scapula Lateral head: posterior humerus superior to radial groove Medial head: posterior humerus inferior to radial groove
Triceps brachii insertion
Olecranon of ulna
Triceps brachii innervation
Radial nerve