Biceps brachii

Musculus biceps brachii

A two-headed muscle in the anterior compartment of the upper arm. The long head originates from the supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula, and the short head from the coracoid process. Both heads insert on the radial tuberosity and bicipital aponeurosis.

النوع Muscle
جهاز الجسم Muscular
منطقة الجسم Upper Arm
البنية الأم forelimb stylopod muscle
الاسم اللاتيني Musculus biceps brachii
FMA ID 37670

الوظيفة

Primary supinator of the forearm and powerful flexor of the elbow. Also assists in shoulder flexion. The long head assists in shoulder joint stabilization.

الأهمية السريرية

Biceps tendon ruptures cause a visible bulge (Popeye deformity). Bicipital tendinitis causes anterior shoulder pain. The biceps reflex tests the C5-C6 nerve roots.

الأسئلة الشائعة

What is the Biceps brachii?
A two-headed muscle in the anterior compartment of the upper arm. The long head originates from the supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula, and the short head from the coracoid process. Both heads insert on the radial tuberosity and bicipital aponeurosis.
What is the function of the Biceps brachii?
Primary supinator of the forearm and powerful flexor of the elbow. Also assists in shoulder flexion. The long head assists in shoulder joint stabilization.
What body system is the Biceps brachii part of?
The Biceps brachii is part of the Muscular.
What conditions affect the Biceps brachii?
Biceps tendon ruptures cause a visible bulge (Popeye deformity). Bicipital tendinitis causes anterior shoulder pain. The biceps reflex tests the C5-C6 nerve roots.
Where is the Biceps brachii located?
The Biceps brachii is located in the Upper Arm region of the body.

البنى ذات الصلة

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.