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Muscles that move the forearm
Muscles that move the forearm
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08/02/2008
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Term

Biceps Brachii

 

OIA

 Definition

Origin:  Coracoid process and tubercle above glenoid cavity of scapula

 

Insertion:  Radial tuberosity of radius

 

Action:  Flexes forearm at elbow and rotates hand laterally
Term

Brachialis

 

OIA

 Definition

Origin:  Anterior shaft of humerus

 

Insertion:  Coranoid process of ulna

 

Action:  Flexes forearm at elbow.
Term

Brachioradialis

 

OIA

 Definition

Origin:  Distal lateral end of humerus

 

Insertion:  Lateral surface of radius above styloid process

 

Action:  Flexes forearm at elbow.
Term

Pronator Teres

 

A

 Definition
Action:  Rotates forearm medially
Term

Supinator

 

A

 Definition

Action:  Rotates forearm laterally
Term

Triceps Brachii

 

OIA

 Definition

Origin:  Tubercle below glenoid cavity and lateral and medial surfaces of humerus

 

Insertion:  Olecranon process of ulna

 

Action:  Extends forearm at elbow.
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