Muscles of the upper arm Flashcards
1
Q
Function of deltoid
A
flexion, abduction and rotation of shoulder
2
Q
Origin and insertion of deltoid and Innervation
A
O= spine of the scapula
I= deltoid tuberosity
Innervation
3
Q
Function of Biceps brachii
A
elbow flexion, flexion and abduction of shoulder
4
Q
Origin and insertion and innervation of Biceps Brachii
A
O= short head = coracoid process; long head = supraglenoid tubercle I= radial tuberosity Innervation= musculocutaneous nerve
5
Q
Function of the Triceps brachii
A
Forearm extension
6
Q
Origion and Insertion of Triceps Brachii
A
Origin long head = infraglenoid tubercle; lateral head = above radial groove; medial head = below radial groove
Insertion olecranon process
7
Q
Innervation of triceps brachii
A
radial and axillary nerve