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Biceps Brachii

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Origin

Anatomy illustration of the biceps brachii

Insertion

  • Radial tuberosity of proximal Radius

Actions

  • Flexion of the elbow
  • Flexion and abduction of the shoulder
  • Stabilization of the glenohumeral joint when the upper extremity is abducted and externally rotated [1]

Artery

  • Anterior Humeral Circumflex Artery
  • Brachial Artery

Nerve


Clinical Significance


See Also


  1. "Sarmento, M. Long head of biceps: from anatomy to treatment. Acta Reumatol Port. 2015 Jan-Mar;40(1):26-33.
Created by:
Tyler Schmitz on 20 July 2019 22:08:37
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10 September 2022 09:20:28
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