ch 11 - elbow joint muscles Flashcards
O: distal 1/2 of humerus, anterior surface
brachialis
I: coronoid process and ulnar tuberosity of ulna
brachialis
A: elbow flexion
brachialis
N: musculocutaneous nerve (c5, c6)
brachialis
workhorse of elbow joint
brachialis
O: supraglenoid tubercle of scapula
long head of biceps
O: coracoid process of scapula
short head of biceps
I: radial tuberosity of radius
biceps brachii
A: elbow flexion, forearm supination, assists in shoulder flexion
biceps brachii
N: musculocutaneous nerve (C5, C6)
biceps brachii
vertical line of pull and attaches obliquely on radius
biceps brachii
most effective in supination when elbow is in 90 degrees of flexion
biceps brachii
O: lateral supracondylar ridge on humerus
brachioradialis
I: styloid process of radius
brachioradialis
A: elbow flexion, assists in pronation and supination
brachioradialis
N: radial nerve (C5, C6)
brachioradialis
O: infraglenoid tubercle of scapula
long head of triceps muscle
O: inferior to greater tubercle on posterior humerus
lateral head of triceps muscle