💪 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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