Muscles That Move the Antebrachium and Hand

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Front Back
Biceps Brachii -Long Head
Origin: Supraglenoid cavity of scapula Insertion: Radial tuberosity Action: Flexion, supination
Biceps Brachii -Short Head
Origin: Coracoid process of scapula Insertion: Radial tuberosity Action: Flexion, supination
Brachioradialis
Origin: Ridge superior to lateral epicondyle of humerus Insertion: Styloid process of radius Action: Flexion
Brachialis
Origin: Anterior distal surface of humerus Insertion: Ulnar tuberosity Action: Flexion
Supinator
Origin: Lateral epicondyle of humerus and ridge near radial notch of ulna Insertion: Anterolateral surface of radius Action: Supinates forearm and hand, lateral rotation
Triceps Brachii -Lateral Head
Origin: Superior lateral margin of humerus Insertion: Olecranon of ulna Action: Extension
Triceps Brachii -Medial Head
Origin: Posterior surface of humerus, inferior to radial groove Insertion: Olecranon of ulna Action: Extension
Triceps Brachii -Long Head
Origin: Infraglenoid tubercle of scapula Insertion: Olecranon of ulna Action: Extension and adduction
Pronator Teres
Origin: Medial epicondyle of humerus and coronoid process of ulna Insertion: Middle of lateral surface of radius Action: Pronator, medial rotation, flexion
Pronator Quadratus
Origin: Anaterior and medial surfaces of distal ulna Insertion: Anterolateral surface of distal portion of radius Action: Pronator, medial rotation