Muscles of Arm Flashcards
Origin of Biceps Brachii
Long Head
Supraglenoid Tubercle of Scapula
Short Head
Coracoid Process of Scapula
Insertion of Biceps Brachii
Radial Tuberosity via Bicipital Aponeurosis
Innervation of Biceps Brachii
Musculocutaaneous Nerve
Action of Biceps Brachii
When supine
Flexes forearm
When Pronated
Supinates forearm
Short Head resists dislocation of shoulder
Origin of Coracobrachialis
Tip of coracoid process of scapula
Insertion of coracobrachialis
Middle third of medial surface of humerus
Innervation of coracobrachialis
Musculocutaneous Nerve
Action of coracobrachialis
Helps flex arm
Helps adduct arm
Prevents dislocation of shoulder
Origin of Brachialis
Distal half of anterior surface of Humerus
Insertion of Brachialis
Coronoid Process of Ulna
Tuberosity of Ulna
Innervation of Brachialis
Musculocutaneous Nerve
Radial Nerve
Action of Brachialis
Flexes forearm in all positions
Origin of anconeus
Lateral epicondyle of humerus
Insertion of anconeus
Lateral surface of olecranon
Superior posterior part of Ulna
Innervation of Anconeus
Radial Nerve