brachioradialis muscle


bra·chi·o·ra·di·a·lis mus·cle

(brā'kē-ō-rā-dē-ā'lis mŭs'ĕl) Origin, lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus; insertion, front of base of styloid process of radius; action, flexes elbow and assists slightly in supination; nerve supply, (common) radial.
Synonym(s): musculus brachioradialis [TA] .

brachioradialis muscle

Arm muscle. Origin: lateral supracondylar ridge of distal humerus. Insertion: distal end of radius. Nerve: radial (C5-C7). Action: flexes forearm. See: arm for illus. (Muscles of the Arm)See also: muscle