Brachioradialis muscle

Musculus brachioradialis

  • Synonym: Brachioradial muscle

Definition

Origin: Proximal end of the lateral epicondylar crest of the humerus.

Insertion: Distal third of the radius.

Action: Rotation of the radius dorsolaterally.

Nerve: Radialis.

References

Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS

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