MV Muscles Of The Arm Medical Muscular 3D Cross Section
The muscles of the arm can be categorized into two main regions: the upper arm and the forearm. Here’s a brief overview:
Upper Arm Muscles
- Biceps Brachii: Located at the front of the upper arm, it has two heads (long and short) and is primarily responsible for elbow flexion and forearm supination.
- Triceps Brachii: Situated at the back of the upper arm, it has three heads (long, lateral, and medial) and is responsible for elbow extension.
- Brachialis: Lies underneath the biceps and assists in elbow flexion.
- Coracobrachialis: A small muscle that helps flex and adduct the arm at the shoulder.
Forearm Muscles
The forearm muscles are divided into two compartments:
- Anterior (Flexor) Compartment: Includes muscles like the flexor carpi radialis, flexor carpi ulnaris, and flexor digitorum superficialis, which primarily flex the wrist and fingers.
- Posterior (Extensor) Compartment: Contains muscles such as the extensor carpi radialis and extensor digitorum, which extend the wrist and fingers.
Additional Muscles
- Brachioradialis: A muscle of the forearm that flexes the elbow and is located on the radial side.
- Pronator Teres: A muscle that helps in pronating the forearm.
These muscles work together to facilitate a wide range of movements in the arm, from lifting and pushing to intricate hand movements.