Mnemonic

Biceps Brachii - Strongest Supinator

A memory aid for the actions of biceps brachii.

Expansion

Flexes the elbow and is the most powerful supinator of the forearm

Expansion

  • Supination of the forearm - its most powerful action, especially with the elbow flexed
  • Flexion of the elbow
  • Weak flexion of the shoulder

Supplied by the musculocutaneous nerve (C5 to C6). The long head arises from the supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula.