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Brachialis

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Anatomy pictures

Brachialis - anterior
Brachialis - anterolateral
Brachialis - posterolateral

Referred pain pattern

Pain Patterns:

  • Anterior part of the shoulder radiating halfway down the upper arm anterior side
  • Anterior aspect of elbow joint
  • On both ventral and dorsal side of Metacarpal 1 (of the thumb)
Brachialis front
Brachialiis palm

Muscle type

  • Postural
    • Shortens when overactivated

Symptoms

  • Soreness of thumb

Muscle attachment zones

Brachialis - anterior view

Videoes

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Detailed version

Anatomy

Position

  • Deep

Origin

  • Distal 1/2 of anterior part of humerus

Insertion

  • Tuberositas ulna
  • Processus coronoideus

Main function

  • Elbow:
    • Flexion

Nerve innervation

  • Segmental
    • C5-C7
  • Peripheral
    • Musculocutaneous

Arterial supply

  • Brachial artery