Muscles That Move Forearm Flashcards
1
Q
What is the origin, insertion and action for the Triceps brachii?
A
O: long head (infraglenoid tubercle), lateral and medial head (shaft of humerus)
I: olecranon process of ulna
A: extends forearm
2
Q
What is the origin, insertion and action for the biceps brachii?
A
O: long head( infraglenoid tubercle), short head (coracoid process)
I: radial tuberosity and bicipital aponeurosis
A: flexes and supinates forearm
3
Q
What is the origin, insertion and action for the Brachialis?
A
O: anterior surface of humerus
I: tuberosity & coronoid process of ulna
A: flexes forearm
4
Q
What is the origin, insertion and action for the brachioradialis?
A
O: lateral supracondylar ridge
I: styloid process
A: flexes forearm
