Musles That Act on the Forearm Flashcards
Biceps brachii (long head) - Origin
supraglenoid
tubercle of scapula
Biceps brachii (long head) - Insertion
tuberosity of radius
Biceps brachii (long head) - Action
flexes forearm/elbow and
flexes arm (GH joint)
Biceps brachii (short head) - Origin
coracoid process
of scapula
Biceps brachii (short head) - Insertion
tuberosity of
radius
Biceps brachii (short head) - Action
flexes forearm/elbow and
flexes arm (GH joint)
Brachialis - Origin
anterior, distal
humerus
Brachialis - Insertion
coronoid process
of ulna
Brachialis - Action
flexes forearm/elbow
Triceps brachii (long head) - Origin
infraglenoid
tubercle of scapula
Triceps brachii (long head) - Insertion
olecranon process
of ulna
Triceps brachii (long head) - Action
extends forearm/elbow
and extends arm (GH joint)
Triceps brachii (lateral head) - Origin
proximal posterior
surface of humerus
Triceps brachii (lateral head) - Insertion
olecranon process
of ulna
Triceps brachii (lateral head) - Action
extends forearm/elbow