I.E.1 Forearm, Carpal Region & Hand: Muscles, Nerves & Vessels

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	Step 8: Add the coracobrachialis which flexes the arm at the glenohumeral joint.
	Step 9: Add the brachialis which flexes the forearm at the elbow joint.
	Step 10: Add the biceps brachii which flexes the forearm at the elbow, flexes the arm at the glenohumeral joint but also supinates the forearm.
	Step 11: Add the deltoid which amoung other actions also flexes the arm..

This completes the anterior and posterior compartments of the arm and reviews the vascular and nervous supply to theis area. Pay particular attention the the area where the vascular system crosses the anterior surface of the elbow. This is called the cubital fossa

	Can you speculate what significance this fossa has in relation to clinical medicine?
This like the popliteal fossa provides access to the major arteries, veins and nerves of the upper limb.