Biceps brachii vs Humerus
| गुण | Biceps brachii | Humerus |
|---|---|---|
| लैटिन नाम | Musculus biceps brachii | Os humeri |
| प्रकार | Muscle | Bone |
| शरीर तंत्र | Muscular | Skeletal |
| शरीर क्षेत्र | Upper Arm | Upper Arm |
| कार्य | Primary supinator of the forearm and powerful flexor of the elbow. Also assists in shoulder flexion. The long head assists in shoulder joint stabilization. | The bone of the upper arm connecting the shoulder to the elbow. Provides attachment points for muscles of the shoulder and arm, enabling a wide range of upper limb movements. |
| नैदानिक महत्व | Biceps tendon ruptures cause a visible bulge (Popeye deformity). Bicipital tendinitis causes anterior shoulder pain. The biceps reflex tests the C5-C6 nerve roots. | Surgical neck fractures are common in elderly patients. Midshaft fractures may damage the radial nerve causing wrist drop. Supracondylar fractures are the most common elbow fractures in children. |
| FMA ID | 37670 | 13303 |
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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. …