Muscle Name: Biceps Brachii

Medical Name:

• Biceps Brachii

Other Names:

• Biceps
• Upper Arm Muscle

Head:

• Long Head
• Short Head

Movement:

• Flexion of the elbow
  • Bringing the forearm towards the shoulder
• Supination of the forearm
  • Turning the palm upwards

Attachment:

• Origin:
  • Long Head: Supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula
  • Short Head: Coracoid process of the scapula
• Insertion:
  • Radial tuberosity and bicipital aponeurosis into deep fascia on the medial part of the forearm

Related Muscles:

• Brachialis
• Brachioradialis
• Triceps Brachii

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