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Biceps Brachii

Origin: Short head-scapula


Long head-scapula


Insertion: radius


Action: flexes forearm at elbow


Supinates forearm

Brachialis

Origin: humerus


Insertion: Ulna


Action: flexes forearm at elbow

Brachioradialis

Origin: Humerus


Insertion: Radius


Action: flexes forearm at elbow

Triceps brachii (long, lateral, medial)

Origin: Scapula


Posterior proximal humerus


Insertion: ulna


Action: extends forearm at elbow