Coracobrachialis muscle
Coracobrachialis Muscle
The Coracobrachialis muscle (pronunciation: kor-uh-koh-bray-kee-uh-lis) is a muscle of the human body that is located in the upper arm. It is one of the muscles that make up the anterior compartment of the arm.
Etymology
The term "Coracobrachialis" is derived from two Greek words: "korakos" meaning crow, and "brachion" meaning arm. This is in reference to the muscle's point of origin at the coracoid process of the scapula, which is beak-like in shape, and its insertion in the middle third of the humerus, or arm bone.
Function
The Coracobrachialis muscle is primarily responsible for the flexion and adduction of the arm at the shoulder joint. It also plays a role in stabilizing the humerus within the shoulder joint.
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See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Coracobrachialis muscle
- Wikipedia's article - Coracobrachialis muscle
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