Biceps Brachii

Question 1

Short head

Where does it originate?

Answer 1

Front hook of shoulder blade

Question 2

Short + Long head

Where does it insert

Answer 2

Near the elbow (radius)

Question 3

Short head

What are its two functions

Answer 3

• Elbow flexion (curl)
• Supination (palms up)

Question 4

Long head

Where does it originate

Answer 4

Inside shoulder joint and above shoulder socket

Question 5

Long head

What are its three functions

Answer 5

• Elbow flexion (curl)
• Supination (palms up)
• Shoulder Flexion (Forward raise (sagitall plane))

Question 6

Elbow flexion and supination

Where does the biceps brachii have best leverage

Answer 6

• Elbow flexion at 80-100 degrees
  Supination at 90 degrees