3. Forearm

Question 1

Where does pronator teres insert?

Answer 1

Lateral border of radius

Question 2

Where does flexor carpi radialis insert?

Answer 2

Base of 2nd/3rd metacarpals

Question 3

Where does flexor carpi ulnaris insert?

Answer 3

Pisiform

Question 4

Where does flexor digitorum superficial insert?

Answer 4

Middle phalanges of fingers

Question 5

Which joint does FDS flex?

Answer 5

MCP joints

Proximal IP joint

Question 6

What joint does FDP flex?

Answer 6

Distal IP joints

Flexion of MCP joints at wrist

Question 7

What is the origin of FDP?

Answer 7

Ulna and interosseous membrane

Question 8

What are the 2 muscles that pronate the forearm?

Answer 8

Pronator teres

Pronator quadratus

Question 9

What are the 2 muscles that supinate the forearm?

Answer 9

Supinator

Biceps brachii

Question 10

What is the course of the median nerve in the upper limb?

Answer 10

Descends down arm lateral to brachial artery

Crosses medial to brachial artery and travels between FDS and FDP into carpal tunnel.

Question 11

What are the 3 arteries in the forearm?

Answer 11

Ulnar artery
Radial artery
Common interosseous artery