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What is the primary action of the biceps brachii?
What is the primary action of the biceps brachii?
Which muscle is located deep to the biceps brachii?
Which muscle is located deep to the biceps brachii?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for elbow extension?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for elbow extension?
What is a secondary action of the long head of the biceps brachii?
What is a secondary action of the long head of the biceps brachii?
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Which muscle assists in elbow extension?
Which muscle assists in elbow extension?
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What is the position of the triceps brachii relative to the upper arm?
What is the position of the triceps brachii relative to the upper arm?
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Which nerve primarily innervates the muscles of the anterior upper arm?
Which nerve primarily innervates the muscles of the anterior upper arm?
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Which muscle group is responsible for smooth movement at the elbow joint?
Which muscle group is responsible for smooth movement at the elbow joint?
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Study Notes
Muscles of the Upper Arm
- The muscles of the upper arm are responsible for movement at the glenohumeral (shoulder) and elbow joints.
- They are categorized into anterior (flexors) and posterior (extensors) groups.
Anterior Muscles (Flexors)
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Biceps brachii:
- Two heads (short and long)
- Located on the anterior aspect of the upper arm
- Primary action: Flexion of the elbow joint, supination of the forearm.
- Secondary action: Flexion of the shoulder joint (long head).
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Brachialis:
- Deep to the biceps brachii
- Located on the anterior aspect of the upper arm.
- Primary action: Flexion of the elbow joint.
- Less prone to activation during forearm supination.
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Coronoid and Brachioradialis:
- Located on the lateral aspect of the upper arm, attaching to the forearm.
- Important in forearm flexion.
Posterior Muscles (Extensors)
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Triceps brachii:
- Three heads (long, lateral, medial)
- Located on the posterior aspect of the upper arm.
- Primary action: Extension of the elbow joint.
- Secondary action: Extension of the shoulder joint (long head).
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Anconeus:
- Small, triangular muscle located on the posterior aspect of the elbow joint.
- Assist in elbow extension.
Relevant Anatomical Relationships
- The anterior and posterior muscle groups work in opposition to each other for smooth elbow joint movement.
- The biceps and triceps are considered prime movers for elbow flexion and extension, respectively.
- The relative contributions of other muscles like brachioradialis and anconeus depend on the specific movement.
- Nerves (musculocutaneous, radial, ulnar) innervate these muscles, controlling their contractions.
- These muscles are crucial for activities like lifting, pushing, and pulling.
- Blood supply to these muscles comes from branches of the brachial artery, ensuring adequate oxygen and nutrient delivery.
- Proper function of these muscles is important in daily activities and physical performance.
Muscle Attachments
- Detailed descriptions of origins and insertions of each muscle vary significantly depending on the exact anatomy books consulted.
- For detailed and accurate origin and insertion information, additional resources like anatomy atlases or textbooks are recommended.
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Description
This quiz covers the anatomy and functions of the muscles located in the upper arm, specifically focusing on the anterior (flexors) and posterior (extensors) groups. You'll learn about key muscles such as the biceps brachii and triceps brachii, along with their primary actions and anatomical positions.
