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Flashcards in Arm Muscles Deck (4)
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1
Q

Biceps Brachii

A

Origin -
Scapula

Insertion -
Radius

Actions -
Flexion of elbow
Flexion of shoulder
Supination of forearm

2
Q

Brachioradialis

A

Origin -
Laterally at the distal end of humerus

Insertion -
Lateral surface of styliod process of radius

Actions -
Flexion of elbow
Pronation from supination to neutral
Supination from pronation to neutral

3
Q

Brachialis

A

Origin -
Humerus

Insertion -
Coronoid process of the ulna

Actions -
Flexion of the elbow

4
Q

Triceps Brachii

A

Origin -
Humerus
Scapula

Insertion -
Ulna

Actions -
Extension of elbow
Extension of shoulder