Coracobrachialis

Description

Illustration of the coracobrachialis with labels

Origin

• Coracoid process of Scapula

Insertion

• Anteromedial surface of the Humerus

Actions

• Adduction and Flexion of the arm (at the shoulder)

Vascular Supply

• Brachial Artery (muscular branches)

Nerve

• Musculocutaneous Nerve (C5-C7)

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Clinical Significance

• Musculocutaneous Nerve Entrapment

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See Also

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

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