Biceps Brachii (Biceps R)
The M. Biceps Brachii (Biceps Brachii) is a muscle of the upper arm region. It is responsible for elbow flexion, forearm supination, shoulder anteversion. This muscle is one of 26 with official SENIAM-recommended surface EMG electrode placement. This page documents the exact electrode position, anatomical attachments and a standardized test movement based on Hermens et al. (2000).
Elbow flexion, forearm supination, shoulder anteversion
1/3 on line between cubital fossa and acromion
Orientation: Parallel to line cubital fossa–acromion
Hermens HJ, Freriks B, Disselhorst-Klug C, Rau G. Development of recommendations for SEMG sensors and sensor placement procedures. J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 2000;10(5):361-74.
Based on SENIAM recommendations (Hermens et al. 2000). Not an official SENIAM product. See all references \u2192
Elbow flexion against resistance with supinated forearm
Common use cases for surface EMG measurement of the M. Biceps Brachii:
1/3 on line between cubital fossa and acromion. Orientation: Parallel to line cubital fossa–acromion. Based on the official SENIAM recommendations (Hermens et al. 2000).
Elbow flexion against resistance with supinated forearm. This movement is part of the SENIAM protocol for standardized contraction verification.
Yes. The M. Biceps Brachii is one of 26 muscles for which the SENIAM project has published official surface EMG electrode placement recommendations.
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