Cards (6)

  • Brachialis:
    • Deep to biceps brachii in the anterior arm
    • Thick tendon insertion forms the floor of the cubital fossa
  • O (origin):
    • Distal 2/3 of anterior humeral shaft
    • medial & lateral intermuscular septa
    A) Brachialis
  • R (direction):
    • Downwards
    A) Brachialis
  • I (insertions):
    • Rough triangular brachialis impression inferior to the tuberosity and coronoid process of the ulna
    • Some additional fibres attach to joint capsule
    A) Brachialis
  • A (actions):
    • Flexor of elbow
    A) Brachialis
  • NS (nerve supply):
    • Musculocutaneous nerve (C5 - C7)
    A) Brachialis