Brachioradialis

Description

Illustration of the brachioradialis

Alternative Names

• Brachioradialis Muscle
• Supinator Longus
• Long Supinator
• Musculus Brachioradialis

Origin

• Lateral supracondylar ridge of Humerus

Insertion

• Distal Radius (just proximal to the styloid process)

Actions

• Flexion of the elbow (especially when forearm is in a mid-pronated position)
• Assists in both supination and pronation

Vascular Supply

• Radial Artery
• Radial Recurrent Arteries
• Radial Collateral Artery

Innervation

• Radial Nerve (C5-C6)

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Clinical Significance

• Pronator Teres Syndrome

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See Also

• Physical Exam Forearm
• Forearm Anatomy (Main)
• Forearm Pain (Main)
• Physical Exam Wrist
• Wrist Anatomy (Main)
• Wrist Pain (Main)
• Physical Exam Elbow
• Elbow Anatomy (Main)
• Elbow Pain (Main)

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