Muscles of the arm Flashcards
Origin of Biceps Brachii
Long head: Supraglenoid tubercle of scapula
Short head: Tip of coracoid process of scapula
Insertion of Biceps Brachii
Tuberosity of radius
Action of Biceps Brachii
Flexes forarm, supinates
Origin of Triceps Brachii
Long head: Infraglenoid tubercle of scapula
Lateral head: posterolateral humerus and lateral intermuscular septum
Medial head: Posteromedial surface of inferior 1/2 of humerus
Insertion of Triceps Brachii
Olecranon process of ulna
Action of Triceps Brachii
Extends forearm ; long head extends and adducts arm
Origin of Coracobrachialis
Coracoid process of scapula
Insertion of Coracobrachialis
Medial side of humerus mid shaft
Action of Coracobrachialis
Flexes and adducts the arm