Muscles of the Upper Arm

Muscle ... Origin ... Insertion ... Action
- Muscle - Biceps Brachii
- Origin - Scapula by two heads. The Short Head begins at the Coracoid Process of Scapula, while the Long Head begins at the Glenoid Fossa Process
- Insertion - Radius (Radial Tuberosity) and deep fascia of the forearm
- Action - Elbow Flexion and Supination of Forearm (and Shoulder Flexion via the Long Head).
Muscle ... Origin ... Insertion ... Action
- Muscle - Brachialis
- Origin - Distal half of the Anterior Humerous
- Insertion - Coronoid Process of the Ulna
- Action - Flexion of the Elbow (in Supinated AND Pronated Position)
Muscle ... Origin ... Insertion ... Action
- Muscle - Brachioradialis
- Origin - Lower two thirds of the Lateral Supracondylar Ridge of the Humerous
- Insertion - Styloid Process of the Radius
- Action - Aids in Flexion, Supination, and Pronation of the Elbow

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Muscles of the Upper Arm

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Anterior Muscles of the Upper Arm and their Actions

Updated

2012-07-24T07:51:41Z

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