Upper Arm Anatomy Main

Description

Transverse section through the upper arm to show the location of fasciocutaneous perforators lying on the superficial aspect of the deep fascia.

Anterior aspect of left upper arm showing arteries and nerves.

General

• Located between the shoulder joint and elbow joint
• Contains only 4 muscles

Anterior Compartment

• Biceps Brachii
• Coracobrachialis
• Brachialis

Posterior Compartment

• Triceps Brachii

Bones

• Humerus

Nerves

• Musculocutaneous Nerve
• Radial Nerve

Vascular supply

• Branches of the Brachial Artery
• Profunda Brachii Artery

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Clinical Significance

• Humeral Shaft Fracture
• Proximal Biceps Tendon Injuries
• Supracondylar Fracture
• Triceps Tendon Injury

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See Also

• Arm Pain Main
• Physical Exam Arm
• Anatomy Main

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