CORACO-BRACHIALIS
\kəɹˈɑːkə͡ʊbɹˈe͡ɪʃəlˌiz], \kəɹˈɑːkəʊbɹˈeɪʃəlˌiz], \k_ə_ɹ_ˈɑː_k_əʊ_b_ɹ_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_l_ˌi_z]\
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Perforatus, is situate at the inner and upper part of the arm. It arises from the coracoid process of the scapula, and is inserted at the middle part of the inner side of the humerus. It carries the arm forwards and inwards, raising the humerus a little. It can, also, by acting inversely, depress the shoulder.
By Robley Dunglison
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Proto Oncogene Proteins c erbB 2
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