What is the biceps called?
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It is called the biceps brachii. Gray's Anatomy (1918) describes it as a two-headed muscle on the front of the upper arm.
Summary
It is called the biceps brachii. Gray's Anatomy (1918) describes it as a two-headed muscle on the front of the upper arm.
What it is
- A two-headed muscle on the front of the upper arm.
- Both heads arise from the scapula and join in a single belly.
- Bends the elbow and turns the palm upward (supination).
Where it is
- On the front of the upper arm.
- Between the shoulder and the elbow.
- Inserts by a strong tendon into the radius.
Sources
According to Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body (1918, public domain):
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