Q40 Brachioradialis

Question 1

Briefly describe the position of this muscle

Answer 1

Superficial layer of the posterior forearm muscles on the lateral aspect extending from the elbow almost to the wrist

Question 2

Give the attachments fo this muscle

Answer 2

Lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus, Lateral intermuscular septum to Lateral distal radius proximal to the styloid process

Question 3

State the actions of brachioradialis

Answer 3

Flexion of the elbow, Supination of the forearm from prone to mid prone position, pronates forearm from supination to mid prone position

Question 4

State 1 functional activity in which this muscle is important

Answer 4

Hammering, pulling a pint of beer, chopping

Question 5

State the nerve supply

Answer 5

Radial Nerve C6