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== Description == | == Description == | ||
The brachialis is the prime flexor of the elbow. The muscle | |||
=== Origin === | === Origin === | ||
Distal anterior aspect of the humerus, deep to the biceps brachii. | |||
=== Insertion === | === Insertion === | ||
Coronoid process to the ulnar tuberosity. | |||
=== Nerve === | === Nerve === | ||
Musculocutaneous and Radial nerve | |||
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Radial nerve descends in the groove between the brachialis and brachioradialis muscles, above the elbow | |||
=== Artery === | === Artery === | ||
Muscular branches of brachial artery, recurrent radial artery. | |||
== Function == | == Function == | ||
Primary flexor of the elbow. | |||
== Clinical relevance == | == Clinical relevance == | ||
Cubital Fossa | |||
Supraepicondylar Fracture | |||
== Assessment == | == Assessment == | ||
Revision as of 03:21, 12 March 2018
Original Editor - Eric Henderson
Top Contributors - Eric Henderson, Matthew Chin, Kirenga Bamurange Liliane, Kim Jackson, Joao Costa and Wendy Snyders
https://www.physio-pedia.com/File:Brachialis_muscle1.png
Description[edit | edit source]
The brachialis is the prime flexor of the elbow. The muscle
Origin[edit | edit source]
Distal anterior aspect of the humerus, deep to the biceps brachii.
Insertion[edit | edit source]
Coronoid process to the ulnar tuberosity.
Nerve[edit | edit source]
Musculocutaneous and Radial nerve https://www.physio-pedia.com/File:Brachplx.gif
Radial nerve descends in the groove between the brachialis and brachioradialis muscles, above the elbow
Artery[edit | edit source]
Muscular branches of brachial artery, recurrent radial artery.
Function[edit | edit source]
Primary flexor of the elbow.
Clinical relevance[edit | edit source]
Cubital Fossa
Supraepicondylar Fracture
