Muscles of the ventral (anterior) arm Flashcards
3 muscles Muscles of the ventral (anterior) arm
Biceps Brachii
Brachialis
Coracobrachialis
Biceps Brachii long head Origin
Supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula
Biceps Brachii short head Origin
Apex of the coracoid Process of the scapula
Biceps Brachii insertion
Radial tuberosity and bicipital aponeurosis
Biceps Brachii Nerve
Musculocutaneous nerve
Biceps Brachii Blood Supply
Brachial artery
Biceps Brachii action
Flexes Elbow when it is supinated; supinated the forearm
Brachialis Origin
Distal half of the anterior humerus
Brachialis Insertion
Coronoid process and ulnar tuberosity
Brachialis Nerve
Musculocutaneous nerve
Brachialis Action
Flexes the elbow in ALL positions
Coracobrachialis Origin
Coracoid Process of scapula
Coracobrachialis Insertion
Medial third of the medial humerus
Coracobrachialis Nerve
Musculocutaneous
Coracobrachialis Action
Assists in flexion and adduction of the arm