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Triceps brachii :: Origin |
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Infraglenoid tubercle of scapula; medial & posterior humerus |
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Triceps brachii :: Insertion |
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Triceps brachii :: Action |
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Coracoid process of scapula & supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula |
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Biceps brachii :: Insertion |
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Elbow flexion; supinates forearm |
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Brachioradialis :: Origin |
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Brachioradialis :: Insertion |
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Styloid process of radius |
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Brachioradialis :: Action |
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Elbow flexion; assists in pronation and supination |
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Flexor carpi radialis :: Origin |
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Medial epicondyle of humerus |
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Flexor carpi radialis :: Insertion |
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Base of metacarpals 2 & 3 |
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Flexor carpi radialis :: Action |
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Flexor carpi ulnaris :: Origin |
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Medal epicondyle of humerus and olecranon process of ulna |
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Flexor carpi ulnaris :: Insertion |
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Base of metacarpal 5 & carpals |
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Flexor carpi ulnaris :: Action |
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Extensor carpi radialis longus :: Origin |
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Lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus |
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Extensor carpi radialis longus :: Insertion |
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Extensor carpi radialis longus :: Action |
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Extends and abducts wrist |
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Extensor carpi ulnaris :: Origin |
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Lateral epicondyle of humerus and posterior ulna |
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Extensor carpi ulnaris :: Insertion |
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Extensor carpi ulnaris :: Action |
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Extends and adducts wrist |
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