Anterior Compartment of the forearm- Superficial Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
Pronator Teres
A
O: Humeral head, medial epicondyle of humerus
Ulnal head: coronoid process
I: Lateral radius (distal to suspinator insertion)
N: Median n. (C6, C7)
A: Elbow: weak flexor
Forearm: pronation
2
Q
Flexor Carpi Radialis
A
O: Medial epicondyle of humerus
I: Base of 2nd metacarpal (variance: base of 3rd metacarpal)
N: Median n. (C6, C7)
A: Wrist: flexion and abduction (radial deviation) of hand
3
Q
Palmaris longus
A
O: Medial epicondyle of humerus I: Palmar aponeurosis N: Median n. (C7, C8) A: Elbow: weak flexion Wrist: flexion thightens palmar aponeurosis
4
Q
Flexor carpi ulnaris
A
O: Humeral head: medial epicondyle
Ulnar head: olecranon
I: Pisiform; hook of hamate; base of 5th metacarpal
N: Ulnar n. (C7-T1)
A: Wrist: flexion and adduction (ulnar deviation) of hand