Brachialis

Brachialis

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Brachialis

MusclePro

Anatomy

Origin

Anterior surface of distal half of the humerus

Insertion

Coronoid process of the ulna and ulnar tuberosity

Nerve

Musculocutaneous nerve (C5, C6)

Actions
Flexion of the elbow joint – the brachialis is the major flexor of the elbow joint when the forearm is either supinated or pronated. It is active during all movements of elbow flexion, both resisted and not.
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