Lecture 7 - Arm Flashcards
What is the superficial muscle of the anterior arm
Biceps Brachii
Label the missing parts of the diagram
Label the missing parts of the diagram (attachments important)
What are the 2 deep muscles of the anterior arm
- Coracobrachialis
- Brachialis
Label the missing parts of the diagram (attachments important)
What are the 3 actions of the biceps brachii?
- Arm flexion (at shoulder joint)
- Forearm flexion (at elbow joint)
- Forearm Supination
What are the 2 actions of the coracobrachialis?
- Arm adduction
- Arm flexion (at shoulder joint)
What is the action of the brachialis?
Forearm Flexion (at elbow joint)
What nerve innervates the coracobrachialis, biceps brachii and brachialis?
Musculocutaneous nerve
Name the muscle of the posterior arm
Triceps Brachii
Label the missing parts
What are the 3 actions of the triceps brachii
- Arm extension (at shoulder joint)
- Arm adduction
- Forearm extension (at elbow joint)
What nerve innervates the triceps brachii?
Radial Nerve
Where does the long head of the triceps brachii attach
Infraglenoid tubercle
Where does the triceps brachii attach to on the elbow joint?
Olecranon process