Brachialis Muscle
- Anatomy:
- origin: lower 1/2 of the anterior surface of the humerus;
- insertion: tuberosity and coronoid process of the ulna;
- action: flexes the forearm at the elbow;
- nerve supply: branches of musculocutaneous, C5, C6;
- synergist: brachioradialis, biceps brachi
Original Text by Clifford R. Wheeless, III, MD.
Last updated by Data Trace Staff on Monday, December 12, 2011 3:41 pm