Arm
Brachioradialis
Musculus brachioradialis
The large muscle on the outer-upper forearm; dominant in hammer curls and reverse curls.
- Function
- Elbow flexion (especially in a neutral/hammer grip); brings the forearm to a neutral position.
- Origin
- Lateral supracondylar ridge of the humerus.
- Insertion
- Distal end of the radius (near the styloid process).