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Mnemonic

Long Head Origins - Supraglenoid and Infraglenoid

A memory aid for the origins of the long heads of biceps and triceps.

Anatomy Upper Limb
Expansion

Long head of biceps from the supraglenoid tubercle, long head of triceps from the infraglenoid tubercle

Expansion

  • Long head of biceps brachii - supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula
  • Long head of triceps brachii - infraglenoid tubercle of the scapula

The tendon of the long head of biceps runs through the shoulder joint and down the intertubercular (bicipital) groove.