Brachialis

Description

Illustration of the brachialis muscle

Lateral (left), anterior (middle), and medial (right) 3D views of the elbow demonstrate the superficial (red) and deep (blue) heads of the brachialis muscle.

Names

• Brachialis
• Brachialis anticus
• Musculus brachialis

Origin

• Anterior surface of Humerus (distal half)

Insertion

• Coronoid process and tuberosity of the Ulna

Actions

• Flexion of the forearm (at the elbow)

Vascular Supply

• Brachial Artery
• Radial Recurrent Artery
• +/- Branches from Superior and Inferior Ulnar Collateral Artery

Innervation

• Musculocutaneous nerve (C5-C6)
• Radial nerve (C7)

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Clinical Significance

• Brachialis Tendonitis

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See Also

• Physical Exam Forearm
• Forearm Anatomy (Main)
• Forearm Pain (Main)
• Physical Exam Elbow
• Elbow Anatomy (Main)
• Elbow Pain (Main)

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