The brachioradialis is found on the outer surface of the forearm and creates the rounded contour from the elbow to the thumb.
Origin
The brachioradialis originates on the upper two-thirds of the lateral supracondyloid ridge of the humerus (close to the elbow).
Insertion
It inserts on the lateral surface of the radius at the base of the styloid process (very close to the wrist).
Function
Forearm flexor. Pulls the forearm toward the arm.
