Arm and Elbow Flashcards
Biceps Brachii O
Short Head: tip of coracoid process of scapula
Long Head: supraglenoid tubercle of scapula
Biceps Brachii I
tuberosity of radius and fascia of forearm via bicipital aponeurosis
Biceps Brachii Innervation
musculocutaneous nerve C5 C6
Biceps Brachii Action
supinates forearm, and when supinated , flexes elbow joint; flexes shoulder joint; short head resists dislocation of shoulder.
Coracobrachialis O
tip of coracoid process of scapula
Coracobrachialis I
middle third of medial surface of humerus
Coracobrachialis Innervation
musculocutaneous nerve C5, C6, C7
Coracobrachialis Action
helps flex and adduct shoulder joint, resist dislocation of shoulder
Brachialis O
distal haf of anterior surface of humerus
Brachialis I
coronoid process and tuberosity of ulna
Brachialis Innervation
musculocutaneous nerve C5, C6
Brachialis Action
flexes elbow joint in all positions
Triceps Brachii O
Long head: infraglenoid tubercle of scapula
Lateral hed: posterior surface of humerus, superior to radial groove
Medial head: posterior surface of humerus, inferior to radial groove
Triceps Brachii I
proximal end of olecranon of ulnaand fascia of forearm
Triceps Brachii Innervation
radial nerve (C6, C7, C8)
Triceps Brachii Action
chied extensor of elbow joint, long head extends houlder joint and resists dislocation of humerus (especially important during abduction)