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Biceps brachii - in the arm * short head - coracoid process of the scapula (shoulder blade) * long head - supraglenoid tubercle of the humerus Biceps femoris - in the leg (one of the hamstrings) * tuberosity of the ischium (part of the pelvis) * linea aspera of the femur
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoMuscles always originate close to the centre of the body and insert somewhere further away. So the bicep originates close to the deltoid muscle and shoulder bones, and inserts into the elbow.
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∙ 12y ago2 origins but only one insertion.
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What is the opposing muscle of the bicep?
bicep- it bends the arm while the triceps straighten the arm.
Which muscles contract when forearm is flexed at the elbow?
Both the tricep and the bicep are muscles which control rotational movement at the elbow. The bicep contracts when the forearm is flexed, and the tricep contracts when the forearm is extended.
How many muscles make a bicep?
One. The biceps brachii is a muscle, not a muscle group
What muscle relaxes and what muscle works?
I think what your after is called an antagonistic pair of muscles, for example the bicep and the tricep. When the bicep is contracting the tricep relaxes and when the tricep is contracting the bicep relaxes.
What muscles are used when bending over?
bicep
Which muscles contracts when the arm is bent?
the bicep thank you
Which sporting action is the bicep?
The calf muscles Xd
What is it that muscles are not able to do?
Muscles can only pull not push. That is why they work in pairs an example is your tricep and bicep, your bicep pulls your arm up and your tricep pulls your arm down.
What muscle is felt when the lower arm was raised?
The two main muscles of the arm are known as the bicep and triceps. When the lower arm is raised from resting position, the bicep contracts and feel hard.
Which muscles does the bicep curl he lp?
The bicep curl obviously helps the Bicep but it also helps you triceps as you pull your fist towards you your are contracting your bicept and relaxing your tricep
What exercises are for the primary skeletal muscles?
crunches bicep curls
What are the names of your arm muscles?
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