Brachioradialis Anatomy
Origin: Upper lateral supracondylar ridge of the humerus
Insertion: Superior aspect of the styloid process of the radius
Actions: Flexion of the forearm at the elbow
Innervation: Radial nerve (C5, C6)
Blood Supply: Radial recurrent artery from the radial artery
Primary Actions of the Brachioradialis
1. Flexion of the forearm at the elbow
Agonists:
- Brachialis
- Biceps Brachii
Antagonists:
- Triceps Brachii
- Anconeus
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