Muscles that Act on the Elbow to Move the Forearm

Question 1

biceps brachii - action

Answer 1

flexes elbow, powerful supinator of forearm, long head flexes GH joint

Question 2

biceps brachii long head - origin

Answer 2

supraglenoid tubercle of scapula

Question 3

biceps brachii short head - origin

Answer 3

coracoid process of scapula

Question 4

biceps brachii - insertion

Answer 4

radial tuberosity and bicipital aponeurosis

Question 5

biceps brachii - innervation

Answer 5

musculocutaneous nerve

Question 6

brachialis - action

Answer 6

primary flexor of elbow

Question 7

brachialis - innervation

Answer 7

musculocutaneous nerve

Question 8

brachioradialis - action

Answer 8

flexes elbow

Question 9

brachioradialis - insertion

Answer 9

styloid process of radius

Question 10

brachioradialis - innervation

Answer 10

radial nerve

Question 11

triceps brachii - action

Answer 11

primary extensor of elbow; long head extends GH joint

Question 12

triceps brachii long head - origin

Answer 12

infraglenoid tubercle of scapula

Question 13

triceps brachii - insertion

Answer 13

olecranon process of ulna

Question 14

triceps brachii - innervation

Answer 14

radial nerve