Question

We have multiple important muscles or muscle groups in the body. Chose one of the following and detail its attachment, insertion, the part of the body it moves, and anything else of particular importance: quadriceps; biceps; triceps; hamstrings; gluteus maximus; gluteus minimus; gastrocnemius; Sartorius; rotator cuff; pectorals; wrist flexors; wrist extensors; or tibialis anterior. Explain with support of the appropriate chapters in your book.

Answer 1

Biceps muscle is the one selected

It is specific muscle that is situated in the upper arm region

• Attachment of biceps

Supra glenoid tubercle of scapula is where the long head of the biceps muscle attaches .and it enter the shoulder.

It attach the radial tuberculocity by crossing inside of the elbow

• It's insertion are

The tuberosity of radius

Forearm and it's deep fascia

These are the main insertions

• Innervation of biceps

C5 and c 6 of musculocutaneous system

• Function
• Supination of forearm is the main function and the supination occur at elbow joint level
• Flexor of forearm
• Weak flexor of glenohumeral joint of arm