Biceps Brachii

Descriptions of Biceps Brachii

Biceps Brachii: a muscle that flexes and supinates the forearm
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Summary Information: Biceps Brachii

Biceps Brachii: The biceps brachii is a muscle of the upper arm and shoulder joint. The biceps brachii originates on the scapula and inserts on the radius. The biceps brachii has a variety of actions, including flexion of the elbow, supination (rotation) of the forearm, and flexion of the shoulder. The biceps brachii can be strengthened and enlarged by performing biceps curls with weights.

There are two heads of the biceps brachii, the long head and the short head, which have different origins. Conditions that can afflict the biceps brachii include biceps tendonitis, tears, strains, myopathy, atrophy, infectious myositis, neuromuscular diseases, lacerations and contusions.

Closely Related Organs: Biceps Brachii

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Biceps Brachii:

• Radius
• Scapula
• Shoulder joint
• Elbow joint
• Rotator cuff
• Skeletal muscle
• Bones
• Joints
• Tendons
• Musculoskeletal system

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Biceps Brachii

The following conditions are related to the organ: Biceps Brachii:

• Biceps tendonitis
• Tears
• Strains
• Myopathy
• Atrophy
• Infectious myositis
• Neuromuscular diseases
• Lacerations
• Contusions

Other Names: Biceps Brachii

The following are other names for the organ: Biceps Brachii:

• Biceps

Sub Parts: Biceps Brachii

The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Biceps Brachii:

• Long head of the biceps brachii
• Short head of the biceps brachii
• Muscle tissue
• Muscle fibers

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Biceps Brachii

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Biceps Brachii:

• Arm pain
• Arm weakness
• Decreased range of motion
• Fever
• Loss of muscle control
• Muscle spasms
• Bleeding
• Swelling
• Bruises
• Wasting of muscles

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Biceps Brachii: Related Topics

• Biceps
• Biceps symptoms

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