Brachioradialis

Brachioradialis is a muscle located in the forearm, that acts to flex the elbow.

Related Topics:
Muscle - Elbow

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Attached to the distal radius and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, its body can be made visible in certain types of flexion.

Related Topics:
Radius - Humerus

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If a person half-pronates their arm, to make a fist like they're holding a handled vessel of beer, then puts their fist under a table or desk and tries to flex at the elbow, the brachioradialis will stand out of the forearm, visible under the skin.

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It is on the dorsal side of the forearm, so is innervated by the radial nerve.

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