Name

Brachioradialis

Pronunciation

(bra-ke-o-ra-de- A-lus)

Origin/Proximal Attachment

Upper lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus (between the triceps & brachialis muscles); lateral intermuscular septum of humerus

Insertion/Distal Attachment

Superior aspect of styloid process of radius; lateral side of distal 1/2-1/3 of radius; antebrachial fascia

Action/Relevance

Flexes the forearm at the elbowPronates the forearm when supinatedSupinates the forearm when pronated

Innervation

Radial nerve (C5, 6)

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