Muscle Anatomy Flashcards

Front

Biceps Brachii Origin

Back

Short head: coracoid process of scapula; long head: supraglenoid tubercle of scapula

Front

Biceps Brachii Insertion

Back

Radial tuberosity & antebrachial fossa

Front

Triceps Brachii Insertion

Back

Olecranon process of ulna and posterior capsule

Front

Triceps Brachii Action

Back

Elbow extension; long head: extension and adduction of arm

Front

Pectoralis Major Insertion

Back

Bicipital groove and deltoid tuberosity of humerus

Front

Latissimus Dorsi Origin

Back

Spinous process of T7-lumbar and sacrum, posterior iliac crest, lower 3 ribs

Front

Latissimus Dorsi Insertion

Back

Intertubercular groove of the humerus

Front

Latissimus Dorsi Action

Back

Extension, adduction, internal rotation of arm, assists in inspiration and expiration

Front

Deltoid Insertion

Back

Deltoid tuberosity of humerus

Front

Deltoid Action

Back

Adduction, extension and internal/external rotation of the arm