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Brachioradialis

The Brachioradialis muscle acts to supinate the forearm from a pronated position, when it flexes the elbow. When starting in a supinated position, it acts to pronate the hand as it flexes the elbow.

Origin

  • Lower 2/3 of the lateral supracondylar ridge of the humerus

Insertion

  • Styloid process of the radius

Actions

  • Elbow flexion
  • Pronation
  • Supination

Innervation

  • Radial nerve

Daily uses

  • Turning a corkscrew

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Brachioradialis

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