Brachioradialis

Short definition

Flexes the elbow from a neutral (half) wrist position.

Full definition

Brachioradialis (brachiōradialis) — from the lateral supracondylar ridge to the styloid process of the radius. Functions: elbow flexion in any wrist position (especially neutral and pronated), elbow and grip stabilization; active in hammer curls, bar holds, load lifting. Mass ≈ 0.2–0.4 % at 20–25 % body fat.

Examples

Hammer curls — emphasis on brachioradialis.

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