long head of left biceps brachii
Muscular systemUpper limbLeftFMA37687
Nomenclature
long head of left biceps brachii
caput longum musculi bicipitis brachii (Latin)
capo lungo del bicipite brachiale sinistro (Italian)
Descriptionentry
Biarticular head of biceps, whose tendon runs in the bicipital groove.
Functionentry
Flexion of the elbow; supination of the forearm; stabilises the shoulder.
Originentry
Supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula.
Insertionentry
Radial (bicipital) tuberosity and bicipital aponeurosis.
Innervationentry
Musculocutaneous nerve (C5-C6).
Blood supplyentry
Brachial artery.
Clinical notes
Site of tendinopathy and of rupture with the Popeye sign.
Model