brachioradialis muscle

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Related to brachioradialis muscle: Brachialis 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

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The extensor carpi radialis and brachioradialis muscles are rotated and sutured to the remaining biceps muscles to secure soft tissue around the flared distal portion of the humeral endoprosthesis.

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The radial nerve courses in between the brachialis and brachioradialis muscles (Fig.

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