biceps brachii muscle


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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] .

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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A variation in the heads of the biceps brachii muscle has already been reported to cause compression of surrounding neurovascular structures.
CADAVERIC STUDY ON THIRD HEAD OF BICEPS BRACHII--INCIDENCE IN THE SOUTH INDIAN POPULATION
Anatomical study of the third head of biceps brachii muscle and its innervation by median nerve in human dissection.
Prevalence of Accessory Head (Humeral) of the Biceps Brachii. Literature Review/Prevalencia de Cabeza Accesoria (Humeral) del Musculo Biceps Braquial. Revision de la Literatura
The new finding of this study is that two separate bouts of ECC of the elbow flexors induced prolonged (up to 48h after exercise) low-frequency fatigue of the biceps brachii muscle assessed with a DT/ST ratio.
Low-frequency fatigue assessed as double to single twitch ratio after two bouts of eccentric exercise of the elbow flexors
A case of isolated tuberculosis of biceps brachii muscle without osseous involvement is presented in a young immunocompetent female, with the review of literature.
Primary skeletal muscle tuberculosis at an unusual site
Without any pressure applied on the head of the vibrator (1 cm in diameter), the experimenter performed random sweeps over the biceps brachii muscle belly.
The acute effect of local vibration as a recovery modality from exercise-induced increased muscle stiffness
Relationshipship between the tendon of the long head of the biceps brachii muscle and the glenoid labrum.
Origin of the tendon of the long head of the biceps brachii muscle and its relationship with glenoid labrum in human foetuses/Origen del tendon de la cabeza larga del biceps braquial y sus relaciones con el labro glenoideo en fetos humanos
To determine the maximal voltage level required for each subject's biceps brachii muscle, the 50-[micro]s pulse duration was selected and an incremental increase in voltage applied to the muscle.
Mechanomyographic measures of muscle contractile properties are influenced by the duration of the stimulatory pulse
The cryotherapy group remained seated on the isokinetic dynamometer and a 1 kg ice pack was strapped over the entire biceps brachii muscle and adjacent muscles of the arm under study using a bandage.
Cryotherapy and laser therapy do not interfere in the response to eccentric exercise-induced muscle damage: a randomized clinical trial
The SMUP of the biceps brachii muscle increased significantly over time at 60[degrees]/s (p < 0.
Effects of resistance training on muscle strength, endurance, and motor unit according to ciliary neurotrophic factor polymorphism in male college students
Radial artery usually begins in the cubital fossa about 1 cm below the bend of the elbow at the level of the neck of the radius just medial to the tendon of biceps brachii muscle, and terminates in the hand by forming the deep palmar arch after anastomosing with the deep branch of the ulnar artery (1)
Variant radial artery: a case report
The distal tendon of the biceps brachii muscle passes under the ligament and the pronator teres muscle (Fig.
The suspensory apparatus and digital flexor muscles of the llama (Lama glama) 1. The thoracic limb/El aparato suspensorio y los musculos flexores digitales de la llama (Lama glama) 1. El miembro toracico
INTRODUCTION: It is well known that the biceps brachii muscle variation are not rare.
Third head of biceps brachii with anatomical consideration and clinical implication-a case report

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