BRACHIALIS
\bɹˈe͡ɪʃəlˌiz], \bɹˈeɪʃəlˌiz], \b_ɹ_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_l_ˌi_z]\
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[Latin] A flexor muscle of the forearm, from lower half of front of humerus to coronoid process of ulna; brachialis anticus.
By J.H. Kenneth
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Brachial-b. Anticus, Brachial muscle-b. Externus, see Triceps extensor cubiti -b. Internus, Brachial muscle.
By Robley Dunglison
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Origin: Lower half of anterior surface of humerus, external and internal intermuscular septa. Insertion: Rough surface at junction of coronoid process with shaft of ulna. Nerve: Musculo-cutaneous, musculo-spiral. Action: Flexes forearm.
By Alexander Duane
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