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Skeletal Muscles: Upper Torso
Elbow Joint
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 2
10/19/2016

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True or false, the Biceps Brachii and triceps brachii are considered muscles in the elbow joint as well as the shoulder joint.
Definition
True
Term
Brachialis
Definition
Origin: Anterior shaft of humerus
Term
Brachialis
Definition
Insertion: Coronoid process of ulna and ulnar tuberosity
Term
Action of the Brachialis
Definition
Elbow Flexion
Term
Origin: Brachioradialis
Definition
Origin: Shaft of humerus and just above lateral condyle of humerus
Term
Insertion: Brachioradialis
Definition
Insertion: Styloid process of radius
Term
Action: Brachioradialis
Definition
Action: Elbow Flexion when the forearm is semi-pronated
Term
Origin: Supinator
Definition
Origin: Lateral epicondyle of humerus
Term
Insertion: Supinator
Definition
Insertion: anterolateral surface of radius (distal to radial tuberosity)
Term
Action: Supinator
Definition
Action: Supination of the forearm (also assists in elbow extension)
Term
Origin: Pronator Teres
Definition
Medial epicondyle of humerus
Term
Insertion: Pronator Teres
Definition
Insertion: Lateral surface of radius (about same level as supinator)
Term
Action: Pronator teres
Definition
Action: Assists in flexion of elbow and used in pronation of forearm
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