biceps brachii (muscle)


bi·ceps bra·chi·i (mus·cle)

[TA] superficial muscle of anterior (flexor) compartment of arm; origin, long head from supraglenoidal tubercle of scapula, short head from coracoid process; insertion, tuberosity of radius; action, flexes elbow and supinates forearm (it is the primary supinator of the forearm); nerve supply, musculocutaneous. Synonym(s): musculus biceps brachii [TA], biceps muscle of arm