The muscles in the anterior compartment of the arm are innervated by the ________ nerve.

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The musculocutaneous nerve innervates the muscles in the anterior compartment of the arm, which include the biceps brachii, brachialis, and coracobrachialis. The median nerve innervates the flexor muscles in the forearm and the intrinsic muscles of the hand. The radial nerve innervates the extensor muscles in the arm and forearm, as well as some of the muscles in the hand. The ulnar nerve innervates the muscles of the hand and some of the muscles in the forearm.

The Muscles in the Anterior Compartment of the Arm Are