Chapter21: Medications Used For Musculoskeletal System Disorders
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Transcribed Image Text:- gracilis; abducts thigh
- adductor longus; adducts thigh
- adductor longus; abducts thigh
- gracilis; adducts thigh

Transcribed Image Text:**Question:** What is the name of the muscle indicated by the arrow, and what is its action?
**Image Description:**
The image shows a detailed anatomical model of the human arm musculature. An arrow points to a specific muscle on the anterior (front) side of the arm.
**Muscle Indicated:** Coracobrachialis
**Action of the Coracobrachialis:**
- **Primary Actions:**
- Flexion of the shoulder joint
- Adduction of the arm (bringing the arm towards the body)
This muscle originates from the coracoid process of the scapula and inserts onto the medial humerus. It assists in stabilizing the shoulder joint during movement.
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