Upper Extremity Muscles Origin/ Insertion Flashcards
Biceps brachii (O)
Tubercle above glenoid cavity (long head), coracoid process (short head)
Biceps brachii (I)
Radial tuberosity
Brachialis (O)
Distal anterior surface of humerus
Brachialis (I)
Coronoid process of ulna, capsule of elbow joint
Triceps brachii (O)
Projection inferior to glenoid cavity (long head), posterior surface of humerus (lateral and medial heads)
Triceps brachii (I)
Olecranon process
Brachioradialis (O)
Lateral border of distal end of humerus
Brachioradialis (I)
Base of styloid process of radius
Pronator teres (O)
Medial epicondyle, coronoid process
Pronator teres (I)
Midlateral surface of radius
Flexor carpi radialis (O)
Medial epicondyle
Flexor carpi radialis (I)
Base of 2nd and 3rd metacarpals
Palmaris longus (O)
Medial epicondyle
Palmaris longus (I)
Deep fascia of palm
Flexor carpi ulnaris (O)
Medial epicondyle, olecranon process and posterior surface of ulna