KIVO Med
Arm muscles
Organization of the arm compartments and descriptive anatomy of coracobrachialis, brachialis, biceps, and triceps.
- 39 explained questions
- 19 flashcards
- 49 estimated course minutes
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What you will learn
- Locate the anterior and posterior compartments within the brachial fascia.
- Describe the origins, insertions, and relations of the four arm muscles.
- Relate each muscle to its actions and innervation.
Course outline
A muscular map of the arm
An overview of the two compartments that organize the study of the arm muscles.
6 min
Brachial fascia and the deep anterior layer
Separation of the compartments and the attachments, actions, and innervation of coracobrachialis and brachialis.
15 min
Biceps brachii: two heads and a radial insertion
The course of the two biceps heads and the relationship between its attachments and actions.
14 min
Triceps brachii: three origins converging on the olecranon
The scapular and humeral origins of triceps, their common tendon, its action, and its innervation.
14 min
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