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What is the origin of the short head of the Biceps Brachii muscle?
What is the origin of the short head of the Biceps Brachii muscle?
Which nerve innervates the Biceps Brachii muscle?
Which nerve innervates the Biceps Brachii muscle?
What is the primary function of the Biceps Brachii when the forearm is supinated?
What is the primary function of the Biceps Brachii when the forearm is supinated?
Where does the Biceps Brachii muscle insert?
Where does the Biceps Brachii muscle insert?
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Which artery supplies blood to the Biceps Brachii?
Which artery supplies blood to the Biceps Brachii?
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Study Notes
Biceps Brachii Muscle
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Origin: Two heads
- Short Head: Coracoid process of the scapula
- Long Head: Supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula
- Insertion: Radial or bicipital tuberosity
- Innervation: Musculocutaneous nerve
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Function:
- Supinates the forearm
- Flexes the forearm when supinated
- Artery Supply: Muscular branches of the brachial artery
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Test your knowledge on the biceps brachii muscle with this quiz! Discover the origin, insertion, innervation, and functions of this important muscle. Perfect for students studying anatomy and physiology.