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Biceps Brachii
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Origin
- Long Head
- Supraglenoid tubercle of the Scapula
- Superior Glenoid Labrum
- Short Head
- Coracoid Process of scapula
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
- Musculocutaneous Nerve (C5–C7)
Clinical Significance
See Also
- ↑ "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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