dictionary help| biceps muscle of arm --> biceps brachii | medical dictionary |
<anatomy, muscle> Origin, long head from supraglenoidal tuberosity of scapula, short head from coracoid process; insertion, tuberosity of radius; action, flexes and supinates forearm (it is the primary supinator of the forearm); nerve supply, musculocutaneous.
Synonyms: musculus biceps brachii, biceps muscle of arm.
(05 Mar 2000)
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