Biceps Brachii
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Description[edit | edit source]
Origin
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Origin of Long Head: Infraglenoid tubercle of the
scapula.
Origin of Lateral Head: Lateral and posterior surfaces
of the proximal xk. of the body of the humerus and lateral intermuscular septum.
Origin of Medial Head: Distal 2h> of the medial and posterior surfaces of the humerus below the radial groove and from the medial intermuscular septum.
Insertion
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Posterior surface of the olecranon process of the ulna and antebrachial fascia.
Nerve
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Radial, C6, 7, 8, Tl.
Artery
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Function[edit | edit source]
Extends the elbow joint. The long head also assists in adduction and extension of the shoulder joint.
Clinical relevance[edit | edit source]
Assessment[edit | edit source]
Treatment[edit | edit source]
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