Upper_arm Flashcards
Biceps brachii [Short head + Long Head] ORIGIN
[SH]Coracoid process; [LH]Supraglenoid tubercle
Biceps brachii [Short head + Long Head] INSERTION
Radial tuberosity and bicipital aponeurosis over anterior forearm muscles
Biceps brachii [Short head + Long Head] ACTION
[SH]Powerful flexor of forearm at elbow joints; [LH] Powerful supinator of forearm, Weak flexor of arm at glenohumeral joint
Biceps brachii [Short head + Long Head] NERVE
Musculocutaneous
Coracobrachialis ORIGIN
Coracoid process
Coracobrachialis INSERTION
Mid-shaft humerus on medial side
Coracobrachialis ACTION
Flexion of arm at glenohumeral (shoulder) joint
Coracobrachialis NERVE
Musculocutaneous
Brachialis ORIGIN
Anterior humerus
Brachialis INSERTION
Ulnar tuberosity
Brachialis ACTION
Flexes forearm
Brachialis NERVE
Musculocutaneous
Triceps brachii: [Long H], [Lat H], [Med H] ORIGIN
[Long H] Infraglenoid tubercle, [Lat H] Posterior lateral surface of humerus, [Med H] Posterior medial surface of humerus
Triceps brachii: [Long H], [Lat H], [Med H] INSERTION
Olecranon of ulna
Triceps brachii: [Long H], [Lat H], [Med H] ACTION
Extends forearm