test 3 Flashcards
Biceps brachii insertion
Radial tuberosity
biceps brachii origin (long head)
Supraglenoid tubercle
Biceps brachii origin (Short head)
coracoid process
Brachialis origin
distal half of anterior portion of humerus
Brachialis insertion
coronoid process of ulna
brachialis movements
true flexion of elbow
Brachioradialis insertion
Lateral surface of distal end of radius at styloid process
Brachioradialis origin
distal two thirds of lateral condyloid ridge of humerus
Brachioradialis movements
flexion of elbow,
pronation from supinated position to neutral,
supination from pronated position to neutral
Biceps brachii Movements
Supination of forearm
Flexion of elbow
weak flexion of shoulder joint
weak abduction of shoulder join when externally rotated
Triceps Brachii Origin
Infraglenoid tubercle
posterior surface of humerus
Triceps brachii Insertion
Olecranon process of ulna
Triceps brachii movements
extension of elbow
Extension of shoulder joint;
adduction of shoulder joint;
Horizontal abduction
Anconeus Insertion
upper ulna and olecranon
Anconeus Origin
lateral condyle of humerus