Biceps Brachii

Tendons:

Origin:

SHORT head: tip of coracoid process of the Scapula

LONG head: from supraglenoid tuberosity of the Scapula

Insertion: Radial tuberosity of the proximal Radius, the lacertus fibrosus and the deep forearm fascia

Function: Flexes the elbow along with other muscles which flex the elbow, supinates the forearm along with other muscles which supinate the forearm and flexes the shoulder when when the elbow is fixed along with other muscles which flex the shoulder

Nerve: Musculocutaneous Nerve

Reflex:
C5(6)
Artery: Muscular branches of Brachial artery

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