Coracobrachialis

Region: Shoulder & Arm Muscles · All shoulder & arm muscles

Coracobrachialis at a glance

OriginTip of the coracoid process of the scapula
InsertionMiddle third of the medial surface of the humerus
ActionsFlexes the arm; Adducts the arm
Nerve supplyMusculocutaneous nerve (C5–C7)

◆ Good to know

The musculocutaneous nerve pierces this muscle — a useful landmark in the arm.

Please note: This page is an anatomy education summary for students and curious readers, not medical advice. Attachment points are given in their classic short form; individual anatomy varies, and detailed dissection-level descriptions belong in an anatomy atlas.