Coracobrachialis muscle
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The coracobrachialis muscle is a muscle that connects the
scapula (shoulder blade) to the
humerus. When
contracted, it brings the arm forward and inward.
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Origin
The coracobrachialis originates at the
coracoid process of the
scapula.
Insertion
The coracobrachialis inserts into the body of the
humerus.
Innervation
The coracobrachialis is innervated by the lateral cord of the musculocutaneous nerve (C5-C7).
Word origin
The word coracobrachialis refers to the two endpoints of the muscle: the
coracoid process and the brachialis,
Latin for arm.