Muscles of the Anterior Arm – Deep View

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The muscles of the anterior arm seen in this deep view are the:

• • • Brachialis
    • Coracobrachialis
    • Triceps brachii

Notes:

• • • The coracobrachialis crosses the shoulder (glenohumeral) joint.
    • The brachialis and triceps brachii cross the elbow joint.
    • The pectoralis minor is also seen in this figure.

In this deep view of the right-side anterior (upper) arm, we see the coracobrachialis, brachialis, triceps brachii, and pectoralis minor.