BICEPS BRACHII
ORIGIN Long head:supraglenoid tubercle of scapula. Short head: coracoid process of scapula with coracobrachialis |
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INSERTION posterior border of bicipital tuberosity of radius (over bursa) and bicipital aponeurosis to deep fascia and subcutaneous ulna |
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ACTION Supinates forearm, flexes elbow, weakly flexes shoulder |
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NERVE Musculocutaneous nerve (C5, 6) (from lateral cord) |