The coracobrachialis or 'Casser's perforated muscle' is the smallest muscle in the upper arm region. It originates from the coracoid process of the scapula and inserts in the medial border of the humerus. The coracobrachialis is innervated by the musculocutaneous nerve and supplied by the brachial artery. This muscle is a somewhat superficial muscle and can be partially seen on the inside of the upper arm near the arm pit when the arm is raised. It runs alongside, but separate from, the short head of the biceps brachii. It flexes and adducts the arm at the shoulder joint. Research Coracobrachialis
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