Muscles of humerus Flashcards
Biceps Brachii
Attachments
coracoid process, supraglenoid tubercle, glenoid labrum
–>
radial tuberosity, deep fascia of forearm, ulnar aspect through the bicipital aponeurosis
Actions
Elbow Flexion
Forearm supination
(minor shoulder abduction and flexion)
Triceps Brachii
Attachments
infraglenoid tubercle of scapula, inferior part of glenoid labrum,
posterior shaft of humerus to lateral spiral groove
posterior shaft of humerus medial to the spiral groove
–> to olecranon process of ulnar, posterior joint capsule of elbow
Action
Elbow extension
Brachialis
Attachments
Distal 2/3 of anterior shaft of humerus
–>
ulnar tuberosity, coronoid process of ulna
action
elbow flexion
Brachioradialis