Anterior (Flexor) Compartment includes (3)
• biceps brachii -long head -short head • brachialis • coracobrachialis
Biceps brachii:
Proximal Attachment
-long head:
-short head:
- short head: coracoid process of scapula
Biceps brachii: Distal Attachment (2)
-radial tuberosity and fascia of forearm via bicipital aponeurosis
Biceps brachii:
Actions (2)
- resists dislocation of shoulder (short head)
Biceps brachii:
Innervation
Coracobrachialis:
Proximal Attachment
-coracoid process of scapula
Coracobrachialis:
Distal Attachment
-middle 1/3 of medial humeral surface
Coracobrachialis:
Acitons (2)
- resists dislocation of shoulder joint
Brachialis:
Proximal Attachment
-distal ½ of anterior surface of humerus
Brachialis:
Distal Attachment
-coronoid process and tuberosity of ulna
Brachialis:
Actions
-flexes forearm at elbow joint
Brachialis:
Blood Supply
Brachialis:
Innervation (2)
- Lateral portions may receive radial nerve contributions
Posterior (Extensor) Compartment of the arm includes (2)
triceps brachii -long head -lateral head -medial head • anconeus
Vasculature of Arm & Forearm
Continuing Path of Blood Supply From
Arm (brachium) into Forearm (antebrachium)
Coracobrachialis:
Innervation