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

Reflex:
C(5)6
Artery: Radial Recurrent artery

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