💪 Biceps
Brian Lee
Jul 04, 2025
Reviewed
Summary
- Origins
- Short head: Coracoid process of the 🦴 scapula
- Long head: Supraglenoid tubercle of the 🦴 scapula
- Insertions
- 📍 Radial tuberosity of 🦴 radius
- Bicipital aponeurosis
- Actions
- Elbow flexion
- Supinates the forearm
- Flexes the shoulder
Supination is most powerful when the arm is flexed at 90
degrees.
Translations
- French
- biceps brachial
- Russian
- двуглавая мышца плеча
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