A solution of continuity or a tear; a break of the biceps tendon.
Symptoms:
Sudden, sharp pain in the upper arm
Sometimes an audible pop or snap
Cramping of the biceps muscle with strenuous use of the arm
Bruising from the middle of the upper arm down toward the elbow
Pain or tenderness at the shoulder and the elbow
Weakness in the shoulder and the elbow
Difficulty turning the arm palm up or palm down
Because a torn tendon can no longer keep the biceps muscle tight, a bulge in the upper arm above the elbow ("Popeye Muscle") may appear, with a dent closer to the shoulder
