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It is the most superficial muscle on the radial side of the forearm. It forms the lateral side of the cubital fossa. It's often fused proximally with the brachialis. It has a thin belly descends in the mid forearm, where its long flat tendon begins, then the tendon continues to the radius. | It is the most superficial muscle on the radial side of the forearm. It forms the lateral side of the cubital fossa. It's often fused proximally with the brachialis. It has a thin belly descends in the mid forearm, where its long flat tendon begins, then the tendon continues to the radius. | ||
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Humerus (lateral supracondylar rigid) and lateral intermuscular septum.<br> | Humerus (lateral supracondylar rigid) and lateral intermuscular septum.<br> | ||
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C5-C6 radial nerve (C7 innervation sometimes cited) | C5-C6 radial nerve (C7 innervation sometimes cited) | ||
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== Function<br> == | == Function<br> == |
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It is the most superficial muscle on the radial side of the forearm. It forms the lateral side of the cubital fossa. It's often fused proximally with the brachialis. It has a thin belly descends in the mid forearm, where its long flat tendon begins, then the tendon continues to the radius.
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Humerus (lateral supracondylar rigid) and lateral intermuscular septum.
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Radius (just proximal to styloid process)
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C5-C6 radial nerve (C7 innervation sometimes cited)
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