Anterior compartment of arm - Upper extremity - Muscles of upper limb - e-Anatomy
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Anterior compartment of arm

Compartimentum anterius brachii

  • Latin synonym: Compartimentum flexorium brachii
  • Synonym: Flexor compartment of arm
  • Related terms: Anterior compartment of arm; Flexor compartment of arm

Definition

Antoine Micheau

The anterior compartment of arm (Flexor compartment of arm) contains three muscles:

They are all supplied by the musculocutaneous nerve, which arises from the fifth, sixth, and seventh cervical spinal nerves, and is vascularised by the brachial artery.

References

  • Alshammari SM, Bordoni B. Anatomy, Shoulder and Upper Limb, Arm Muscles. [Updated 2023 Jul 24]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK554420/

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