biceps brachii muscle
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Related to biceps brachii muscle: Brachialis muscle
bi·ceps bra·chi·i mus·cle
(bī'seps brā'kē-ī mŭs'ĕl)Origin, long head from supraglenoidal tuberosity of scapula, short head from coracoid process; insertion, tuberosity of radius; action, flexes and supinates forearm (it is the primary supinator of the forearm); nerve supply, musculocutaneous.
Synonym(s): musculus biceps brachii [TA] .
Synonym(s): musculus biceps brachii [TA] .
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biceps brachii muscle
Arm muscle. Origin: supraglenoid tubercle, coracoid process of scapula. Insertion: tuberosity of radius, posterior border of ulna (via bicipital aponeurosis). Nerve: musculocutaneous (C5-C6). Action: flexes forearm, supinates hand.
See: arm for illus. (Muscles of the Arm)See also: muscle
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