Arm Flashcards
Biceps brachii
Attachments:
- short head (medial): coracoid process
- long head (lateral): supraglenoid tubercle
- radial tuberosity, deep fascia of arm via bicipital aponeurosis
Actions:
- flexion and supination of the forearm
- short head: resists shoulder dislocation
Innervation:
- musculocutaneous nerve C5, C6 & C7
Brachialis
Attachments:
- distal half of anterior surface of humerus
- coronoid process and ulnar tuberosity
Actions:
- flexion of the forearm in all positions
Innervation:
- musculocutaneous nerve C5 & C6
Coracobrachialis
Attachments: - coracoid process - middle 1/3 of medial humerus Actions: - adduction of the humerus - flexion of the humerus - resists dislocation of shoulder Innervation: - musculocutaneous nerve C5, C6 & C7
Triceps brachii
Attachments:
- long head: infraglenoid tubercle
- medial head: posterior surface of humerus inferior to radial groove
- lateral head: posterior surface of humerus superior to radial groove
- proximal surface of olecranon and fascia of forearm
Actions:
- extension of the forearm
- long head may also extend and adduct the humerus
- resists dislocation of the humerus
Innervation:
- radial nerve C6, C7 & C8