Anterior Forearm Flashcards
1
Q
What are the superficial muscles of the forearm? (5)
A
Pronator teres Flexor carpi radialis Palmaris longus Flexor digitorum superficialis Flexor carpi ulnaris
2
Q
What are the deep muscles of the forearm? (3)
A
Flexor digitorum profundus
Flexor pollicis longus
Pronator quadratus
3
Q
What does flexor digitorum superficialis do?
A
Flexes fingers at PIPJ
4
Q
What does flexor digitorum profundus do?
A
Flexes fingers at DIPJ
5
Q
Explain the innervation of anterior forearm muscles.
A
Median nerve supplies all anterior forearm muscles.
Except (1 1/2 muscles) flexor carpi ulnaris and ulnar side of flexor digitorum profundus (to ring & little finger).
6
Q
What passes through the carpal tunnel? (4)
A
{1 nerve + 9 tendons}
Median nerve
Flexor digitorum superficialis
Flexor digitorum profundus
Flexor pollicis longus
7
Q
What are the wrist flexors?
A
Flexor carpi radial is
Flexor carpi ulnaris
