right brachialis
Muscular systemUpper limbRightFMA37668
Nomenclature
right brachialis
musculus brachialis (Latin)
muscolo brachiale destro (Italian)
Descriptionentry
Deep muscle of the anterior compartment of the arm, beneath biceps.
Functionentry
Flexion of the elbow, independent of forearm position.
Originentry
Distal half of the anterior surface of the humerus.
Insertionentry
Tuberosity of the ulna and coronoid process.
Innervationentry
Musculocutaneous nerve (C5-C6); contribution from the radial nerve.
Blood supplyentry
Brachial and radial recurrent arteries.
Model