Brachioradialis Flashcards
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Brachioradialis (ORIGIN)
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Lateral supracondylar ridge of the humerus
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Brachioradialis (INSERTION)
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Lateral surface of the distal radius, near the styloid process
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Brachioradialis (INNERVATION)
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Radial nerve (C5, C6)
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Brachioradialis (BLOOD SUPPLY)
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Radial recurrent artery
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Brachioradialis (ACTION)
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Flexes the forearm at the elbow, especially when the forearm is in a mid-pronated position