Brachialis
Original Editor - Eric Henderson
Top Contributors - Eric Henderson, Matthew Chin, Kirenga Bamurange Liliane, Kim Jackson, Joao Costa and Wendy Snyders
Description[edit | edit source]
The brachialis muscle is the prime flexor of the elbow. This muscle is located in the
Origin[edit | edit source]
Distal anterior aspect of the humerus, deep to the biceps brachii.[2]
Insertion[edit | edit source]
Coronoid process to the ulnar tuberosity.[2]
Nerve[edit | edit source]
Musculocutaneous and Radial nerve
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.[2]
Function[edit | edit source]
Primary flexor of the elbow.
Clinical relevance[edit | edit source]
Cubital Fossa
Posterior interosseous nerve syndrome
