Muscles-UpperLimb Flashcards
Deltoid
O.I.A.
O: lateral third of clavicle,
acromion and scapular spine
I: deltoid tuberosity of humerus
A: abducts the arm
Biceps brachii (two origins; same insertion and action) O.I.A.
I: radial tuberosity A: flexes and supinates forearm long head O: supraglenoid tubercle short head O: coracoid proces
Brachialis
A:
flexes forearm
*O:Anterior surface of distal humerus
I: coronoid process of ulna/elbow joint capsule
Triceps brachii (three origins; same insertion and action)
O: long head: infraglenoid tubercle of scapula lateral head: posterior shaft of humerus
medial head: posterior shaft of humerus
I: olecranon of ulna
A: extends forearm
Brachioradialis
A:
synergist in forearm flexion
O: distal lateral humerus
I: Styloid process of radius
Extensor digitorum
A:
extends fingers
*lateral to extensor carpi ulnaris
Extensor carpi ulnaris
Flexor carpi ulnaris
A:
flexes wrist
- along ulna
Palmaris longus
Flexor carpi radialis
Pronator teres