Which of the following is the insertion of the shown muscle?
Correct Answer: Radial tuberosity
Description: Ans. A Radial tuberosityRef: Gray's Anatomy 41st ed. P 824* The shown muscle in the image is biceps brachii.* It has two proximal heads (hence the name). Their attachments are:# Short head: Tip of coracoid process# Long head: Supraglenoid tubercle of scapula* Insertion:# Radial tuberosity and fascia of forearm via bicipital aponeurosis* Innervation: Musculocutaneous nerve (C5, C6)* Action: Supination of forearm and flexion of shoulder joint
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