Brachioradialis
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A forearm flexor that flexes the elbow and both supinates and pronates the forearm.
Detail
The brachioradialis (Ellison, 1991) has the functions: (1) flexion, (2) supination, and (3) pronation. A neutral-position hammer curl brings the brachialis and brachioradialis into play. It contracts (with the biceps brachii and brachialis) during elbow flexion.
Key facts
- Functions: flexion; supination; pronation.
- Engaged by the neutral-grip hammer curl.
Connections
- Biceps Brachii — elbow flexor alongside it.
- Brachialis — co-engaged in the hammer curl.
- Supination / Pronation — its forearm actions.
- Hammer Curls / Reverse Curls — training exercises.
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