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Muscles of the Arm

Muscles of the Arm. Jordan and Morgan Bock 1 December 1, 2008. Bicep Brachii. Origin: Coracoid process and tubercle above glenoid cavity of scapula Insertion: Radial tuberocity. Long Head Short Head. Motion: Flexes forearm at elbow and rotates hand laterally

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Muscles of the Arm

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  1. Muscles of the Arm Jordan and Morgan Bock 1 December 1, 2008

  2. Bicep Brachii • Origin: Coracoid process and tubercle above glenoid cavity of scapula • Insertion: Radial tuberocity • Long Head • Short Head

  3. Motion: Flexes forearm at elbow and rotates hand laterally • Uses: Picking up a shopping bag or doing curls while weight lifting

  4. TricepBrachii • Origin: Tubercle below glenoid cavity and the lateral and medial surfaces of the Humerus • Insertion: Olecrenon process of the Ulna 1. Long head 2. Lateral head 3. Medial head

  5. Motion: Extends forearm elbow • Uses: Pushing a door closed or extending your arms while bench pressing

  6. Brachioradialis • Origin: Distal and lateral ends of the Humerus • Insertion: Lateral surface of Radius above Styloid process

  7. Motion: Flexes forearm at elbow • Uses: Turning a door knob or reverse curls

  8. Bibliography http://www.exrx.net/Lists/Directory.html http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/muscles/

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