MRCEM Notes

Muscles of the arm

Remember for the exam you need to know the action and innervation of the following anterior arm muscles only:

  • Coracobrachialis
  • Brachialis
  • Biceps Brachii

Knowledge of origins and insertions is not required. All of the above are innervated by the musculocutaneous nerve (brachialis also has innervation from the radial nerve)

Diagram illustrating position of Brachialis & Coracobrachialis

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Diagram illustrating position of Biceps

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