What Muscles Originate from the Coracoid Process

(Bottom) The coracobrachialis and biceps short head originate from the coracoid process.

How many muscles arise from coracoid process?

Coracobrachialis muscle is one of the three muscles that originates from to the coracoid process of the scapula. It is situated at the superomedial part of the humerus.

Which muscle attaches to the coracoid process of the scapula?

The pectoralis minor muscle is found deep to the pectoralis major. It originates from the anterior aspect of the third through fifth ribs and inserts onto the superior aspect of the coracoid process along the medial border.

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