Muscles / Forearms
Brachioradialis
- Forearms
- Forearm & wrist
- Superficial layer
Anatomy
- Origin
- Proximal two-thirds of the lateral supracondylar ridge of the humerus
- Insertion
- Lateral surface of the distal radius, proximal to the styloid process
- Nerve
- Radial nerve (C5-C6)
Actions
- Flexes the elbow, most effectively in mid-pronation
- Stabilises the elbow during flexion
Exercises that train it most
Also trained by
Notes
- Active as an elbow flexor/stabiliser in all forearm positions, with a secondary pronator role.
References (5)
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- Standring S, ed. Elsevier. Gray's Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice. 42nd ed.
- Dalley AF, Agur AMR. Wolters Kluwer. Moore's Clinically Oriented Anatomy. 9th ed.
- Neumann DA. Elsevier. Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System: Foundations for Rehabilitation. 3rd ed.
- Betts JG, Young KA, Wise JA, et al. OpenStax (free, openly licensed textbook). Anatomy and Physiology 2e