Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
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Chapter 11, Problem 5RC
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The joints and their actions that are affected when biceps brachii exerts actions upon three joints.
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The biceps brachii is commonly known as biceps refers to the two-headed muscles, which is located in the upper region of the arm between the shoulder and the elbow. The two-headed muscle is originated on the scapula and forms a single muscle belly that is linked to the upper forearm.
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