What is the brachioradialis?
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It is called the brachioradialis. Gray's Anatomy (1918) describes it as a superficial muscle of the forearm.
Summary
It is called the brachioradialis. Gray's Anatomy (1918) describes it as a superficial muscle of the forearm.
What it is
- A superficial muscle of the forearm.
- Runs down the thumb side of the forearm.
- Bends the elbow, especially when the forearm is in mid-position.
Where it is
- On the outer side of the forearm, between the elbow and the wrist.
- Arises from the lower end of the humerus.
- Inserts near the styloid process of the radius.
Sources
According to Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body (1918, public domain):
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