Biceps brachii vs triceps brachii

Property	Biceps brachii	triceps brachii
Latin Name	Musculus biceps brachii	musculus triceps brachii
Type	Muscle	Muscle
Body System	Muscular	N/A
Body Region	Upper Arm	N/A
Function	Primary supinator of the forearm and powerful flexor of the elbow. Also assists in shoulder flexion. The long head assists in shoulder joint stabilization.	N/A
Clinical Significance	Biceps tendon ruptures cause a visible bulge (Popeye deformity). Bicipital tendinitis causes anterior shoulder pain. The biceps reflex tests the C5-C6 nerve roots.	N/A
FMA ID	37670	37688

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Biceps brachii

Musculus biceps brachii

A two-headed muscle of the anterior compartment of the upper arm, the biceps brachii is the primary supinator of the forearm and a powerful flexor of the elbow, also assisting in flexion of the shoulder. …

Muscular Upper Arm

triceps brachii

musculus triceps brachii