Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073403717
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-371-7

Chapter 10 - Section 10.4 - Muscles Acting on the Shoulder and Upper Limb - Before You Go On - Page 355: 20

Answer

The biceps brachii has the following functions: 1. It is a synergist in elbow flexion 2. It supinates the forearm 3. It is a slight synergist in shoulder flexion

Work Step by Step

The biceps brachii also stabilizes the shoulder joint by holding the humerus against the glenoid cavity. It may also assist in humerus abduction.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.