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Part of the
Upper forearm
muscle group
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| Location |
When standing with palms facing forward, this muscle is located high on the thumb side of the forearm |
| Action |
Bends the elbow, bringing the forearm towards the upper arm. Particularly strong when the palms are facing down or towards the body. |
| Other names |
Supinator longus |
| Notes |
The brachioradialis performs the same movement as the biceps, but comes into play when the palms are facing down |
Muscles in this group
- Brachioradialis
(Supinator longus)
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