Anatomic motor point localization of the biceps brachii and brachialis muscles

Journal of Korean Medical Science

Volumn 22, Issue 3, 2007, Pages 459-462

  Byung, Kyu Park ^a   Yong, Beom Shin ^b   Ko, Hyun Yoon ^b   Jae, Heung Park ^c   Baek, Sun Yong ^b  

^a Korea University College of Medicine   (South Korea)

^b Pusan National University School of Medicine   (South Korea)

^c Department of Rehabilitation Medicine   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Elbow; Flexor; Muscle spasticity; Nerve block; Nerve endings

Indexed keywords

EID: 34447126367     PISSN: 10118934     EISSN: 15986357     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2007.22.3.459     Document Type: Article

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