19. Arm and Cubital Fossa Flashcards
What are the muscles in the anterior compartment of the arm?
Biceps brachii
Coracobrachialis
Brachialis
Innervation of anterior compartment of arm?
Musculocutaneous nerve C5-C6
Origin of biceps brachii?
Long head - supraglenoid tubercle of scapula
Short head - coracoid process
Insertion of biceps brachii?
Radial tuberosity
Function of biceps brachii?
Supination
Flexion of elbow (when supine)
Weak flexion of arm
Origin of coracobrachialis?
Coracoid process of scapula
Insertion of coracobrachialis?
Medial midshaft of humerus
Function of coracobrachialis?
Flexion of arm
Adduction
Origin of brachialis?
Distal half of anterior surface of humerus
Insertion of brachialis?
Ulnar tuberosity
Coronoid process
Function of brachialis?
Flexion of elbow
What is the major muscle of the posterior compartment of the arm?
Triceps brachii
Origin of triceps brachii?
Long head - infraglenoid tubercle of scapula
Medial head - posterior surface of shaft of humerus
Lateral head - humerus superior to radial groove
Insertion of triceps brachii?
Olecranon of ulna
Function of triceps brachii?
Extends elbow joint