Bicep/Tricep Flashcards
1
Q
Bicep Origin
A
- Long head - supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula (lateral)
* Short head - coracoid process of the scapula (medial)
2
Q
Bicep Insertion
A
Bicipital tuberosity of the radius
3
Q
Bicep Action
A
- elbow flexion
- Supinate the forearm
- Flexion of the shoulder
4
Q
Brachialis Origin
A
Lower anterior humerus
5
Q
Brachialis Insertion
A
Coronoid process of the ulna
6
Q
Brachialis Action
A
Elbow flexion
7
Q
Brachioradialis Origin
A
Lateral supracondylar ridge of the humerus
8
Q
Brachioradialis Insertion
A
Styloid process of the radius
9
Q
Brachioradialis Action
A
Elbow flexion
10
Q
Tricep Origin (Long head)
A
Infraglenoid Tubercle of the scapula
11
Q
Tricep Origin (lateral head)
A
Posterior humerus above spiral groove
12
Q
Tricep Origin (medial head)
A
Posterior humerus below spiral groove
13
Q
Tricep Insertion
A
Olecranon process of ulna (elbow)
14
Q
Tricep Action
A
- extension of elbow
* shoulder extension
