Upper Limb: Arm Flashcards
what nerve innervates the muscles of the anterior compartment of the arm
musculocutaneous nerve
the musculocutaneous nerve is a terminal branch of what
lateral cord of brachial plexus
the muscles of the anterior compartment of the arm ___ the shoulder or elbow joints
flex
the muscles of the anterior compartment of the arm cross the ____ surface of the glenohumeral or elbow joints
anterior
what muscles are found in the anterior compartment of the arm
biceps brachii
coracobrachialis
brachialis
what is the most anterior muscle of the anterior compartment of the arm
biceps brachii
the 2 heads of biceps brachii originate from where
scapula
the short head of biceps brachii attaches to the
coracoid process
the long head of biceps brachii attaches to the
the supraglenoid tubercle of scapula
how does the long head of biceps brachii attach to the supraglenoid tubercle of scapula
forms a tendon that creates a groove at the proximal end of the humerus before attaching
where does the biceps brachii insert
radial tuberosity
what are the actions of biceps brachii
supination and flexion of elbow when supine
weak flexion of arm at shoulder
what is the requirement for a muscle to be involved in supination or pronation of the forearm
muscle must attach to the radius
what happens in supination and pronation
radius moves around the ulna
biceps brachii rotates the radius to create ____
supination
what is the most powerful supinator of the forearm
biceps brachii
both heads of biceps brachii help to what
support glenohumeral joint to resist dislocation
which head of biceps brachii assists in flexing the arm at the shoulder
short head - passes across anterior surface of glenohumeral joint
which head of biceps brachii prevents head of humerus moving superiorly
long head
which head resists dislocation of shoulder
short head - also long helps
what is the innervation of biceps brachii
musculocutaneous nerve (C5 6)
where does the coracobrachialis originate
coracoid process of scapula
where does the coracobrachialis insert
medial mid-shaft humerus
what are the actions of coracobrachialis
flexion of arm at shoulder
assists in adduction of arm