Muscles of the anterior (flexor) compartment of the arm Flashcards
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Biceps brachii
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Innervation: Musculocutaneous (C5, C6)
Blood supply: Brachial artery
Function: Flexes and supinates the forearm
2
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Brachialis
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Innervation: Musculocutaneous (C5, C6)
Blood supply: Radial recurrent and branches of the brachial artery
Action: Flexes the forearm in all positions
3
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Coracobrachilis
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Innervation: Musculocutaneous (C5, C6)
Blood supply: Branches of the brachial artery
Action: Flexes and ADDucts the arm
4
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Body movements *IMPORTANT*
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