Brachioradialis

Tendons:
Origin: Proximal 2/3 of lateral supracondylar ridge of the
Distal humerus
and the
lateral intermuscular septum
Insertion: Lateral side of base of styloid process of the
Radius
Function: Flexes the
Elbow,
along with other
muscles which flex the elbow,
strongest after flexion has been initiated. May act as semipronator and
semisupinator
Nerve:
Radial Nerve
Artery:
Radial Recurrent artery
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