Brachioradialis
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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.[1]
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Humerus (lateral supracondylar rigid) and lateral intermuscular septum.[1]
Insertion:
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Radius (just proximal to styloid process) [1]
Nerve:
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C5-C6 radial nerve (C7 innervation sometimes cited)[1]
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Function:
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Flexion of the elbow when the forearm is in midposition.
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