Week 6 (Elbow/Arm) Flashcards
8 Muscles
Biceps Origin
Short head: Coracoid process of scapula
Long Head: Supraglenoid tubercle of scapula, tendon goes through intertubercular groove of the humerus
Biceps Insertion
Tuberosity of the radius and bicipital aponeurosis
Biceps Actions (3)
-Flex the elbow (humeroulnar joint)
-Supinate the forearm (radioulnar joint)
-Flex the shoulder (glenohumeral joint)
Triceps Brachii Origin
Long head: Infraglenoid tubercle of the scapula
Lateral head: Posterior humerus
Medial head: Posterior humerus
Triceps Brachii Insertion
Olecranon process of the ulna
Triceps Brachii Actions (3)
All heads:
-Extend the elbow (humeroulnar joint)
Long Head:
-Extend the shoulder (glenohumeral joint)
-Adduct the shoulder (G/H joint)
Brachioradialis
Brachialis
Anconeus
Supinator
Pronator Teres
Pronator Quadratus