Arms Flashcards
What muscles make up the arm muscles?
Biceps brachii, brachialis, triceps, wrist extensors and wrist flexors
Origin of the brachialis?
Mid humerus
Insertion of brachialis?
Superior Ulna
Action of brachialis?
Elbow flexion
Origin of the triceps?
Scapula and humerus
Insertion of the triceps?
Ulna
Action of the triceps?
Extends flow
Origin of the wrist extensors?
Lateral epicondyle humerus
Insertion of the wrist extensors?
Carpals and metacarpals
Action of the wrist extensors?
To extend the wrist
Origin of the biceps branchii?
Scapula
Insertion of the biceps branchii?
Radius
Action of the biceps branchii?
Flexes the elbow
Supinates the forearm
Weakly flexes the shoulder
Origin of the wrist flexors?
Medial epicondyle humerus
Insertion of the wrist flexors?
Carpals and metacarpals