💪 Biceps Brachii

Summary

Origin
  1. Short head: Coracoid process of scapula; see also coracobrachialis
  2. Long head: Supraglenoid tubercle of scapula
Insertion
  1. Radial tuberosity
  2. Bicipital aponeurosis
Actions
  1. Elbow flexion
  2. Supinates the forearm *
  3. Flexes the shoulder

* Supination is the most powerful when the arm is flexed at 90 degrees.

Translations

Language Translation Notes
Russian Двуглавая мышца плеча

Examples

References

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