Biceps Brachii

Description[edit | edit source]

Commonly known as the biceps, is a two-headed muscle that lies on the upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow.[1]

Origin[edit | edit source]

Origin of Short Head: Apex of the coracoid process of

 the scapula.

Origin of Long Head: Supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula.[2]

Insertion
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Tuberosity of the radius and aponeurosis of the biceps brachii (lacertus fibrosus).[2]

Nerve
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Musculocutaneous C5, 6.[2]

Artery
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Muscular branches of brachial artery[3]

Function[edit | edit source]

Flexes the shoulder joint. The short head assists with shoulder adduction. The long head may assist with abduction if the humerus is laterally rotated. With the origin fixed, flexes the elbow joint, moving the forearm toward the humerus and supinates the forearm. With the insertion fixed, flexes the elbow joint, moving the humerus toward the forearm, as in pull-up or chinning
exercises.[2]

Video[edit | edit source]

Assessment[edit | edit source]

Muscle test[edit | edit source]

Patient: Supine or sitting.
Fixation: The examiner places one hand under the elbow to cushion it from table pressure.
Test: Elbow flexion slightly less than or at a right angle, with the forearm in supination.
Pressure: Against the lower forearm, in the direction of extension.[2]


palpation
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[4]

length test[edit | edit source]

[5]

pathology[edit | edit source]

Weakness[edit | edit source]


Decreases the ability to flex the forearm
against gravity. Interferes markedly with daily activities such as feeding oneself or combing the hair.[2]

shortness[edit | edit source]


Flexion deformity of the elbow if combined with brachialis muscle shortness.[2]


Treatment
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strenghening
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stretching[edit | edit source]

[7]

Resources[edit | edit source]

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See also[edit | edit source]

Rupture Long Head Biceps

Biceps Load II Test

Biceps Tendonitis

Yergasons Test

References[edit | edit source]