Muscle Atlas
Supinator
Origin: Lateral epicondyle of humerus, radial collateral and annular ligaments, supinator fossa and crest of ulna
Insertion: Lateral, posterior and anterior surfaces of proximal 1/3 of radius
Action: Supinates forearm (i.e., rotates radius to turn palm anteriorly)
Innervation: Deep branch of radial nerve (C5 and C6)
Arterial Supply: Recurrent interosseous artery
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Insertion: Lateral, posterior and anterior surfaces of proximal 1/3 of radius
Action: Supinates forearm (i.e., rotates radius to turn palm anteriorly)
Innervation: Deep branch of radial nerve (C5 and C6)
Arterial Supply: Recurrent interosseous artery
The medical illustrations contained in this online atlas are copyrighted © 1997 by the University of Washington. They may not be utilized, reproduced, stored, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the University of Washington.
Receiving a license to use these images is generally quite easy, particularly for academic and scholarly purposes. For more information see the Musculoskeletal Atlas Express Licensing Page.