Coracobrachial

/kɔːrəkoʊˈbreɪkiəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or connecting the coracoid process and the arm bone (humerus) in the shoulder region.

Etymology

From coracoid (shoulder bone) + brachial (relating to the arm, from Latin 'brachium'). The term describes anatomical relationships between upper arm structures.

Kelly Says

The coracobrachialis muscle is your shoulder's secret helper—it lifts your arm forward and across your body, which is why this motion is often painful if you have a shoulder injury, because that muscle gets irritated.

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