Cards (6)

  • O (origin):
    • Long head: supraglenoid tubercle of scapula
    • Short Head: apex of coracoid process of scapula (along with coracobrachialis)
    A) Biceps brachii
    B) long
  • O (origin):
    • Long head: supraglenoid tubercle of scapula
    • Short Head: apex of coracoid process of scapula (along with coracobrachialis)
    A) Biceps brachii
    B) short
  • R (direction):
    • Downwards (muscle bellies merge mid-humerus)
    A) Biceps brachii
  • I (insertions):
    • Posterior aspect of radial tuberosity on radius via flat tendon and bicipital aponeurosis
    A) Biceps brachii
  • A (actions)
    • Elbow flexor
    • Powerful supinator (with flexed elbow)
    • Flexor of Glenohumeral joint
    A) Biceps brachii
  • NS (nerve supply):
    • Musculocutaneous nerve (C5 - C7)
    A) Biceps brachii