Musculus brachialis

Image of the Brachialis muscle.

Musculus brachialis belongs to the anterior group of muscles of the arm. A large part of its course is covered by the biceps, which crosses over it.

Beginning: anterior surface of the humerus, from the attachment of the m. deltoideus to the elbow joint.

Extension: tuberositas ulnae to proc. coronoideus ulnae.

Innervation: n. musculocutaneus (C5 and C6).

Function: flexion at the elbow joint.

Vascular supply: a. brachialis

References

• ČIHÁK, Radomír. Anatomie. 3. vydání. Grada Publishing, a.s., 2011. 287 s. ISBN 9788024738178.