Anatomy
| Origin | Short head – Apex of the Coracoid process of the scapula Long head – Supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula Mnemonic: ‘You walk Shorter to a street Corner. You ride Longer on a Superhighway’ |
| Insertion | Radial tuberosity of the radius Deep fascia of forearm (insertion of the bicipital aponeurosis) |
| Innervation | Musculocutaneous nerve (C5- C6) |
| Blood supply | Branches of brachial artery |
| Function | Flexion and supination of the forearm at the elbow joint, weak flexor of the arm at the glenohumeral joint |

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