Anterior Superficial Forearm Flashcards
Origin of the Pronator Teres
- Medial epicondyle/humerus
- Coranoid process/ulna
Insertion of the Pronator Teres
- Pronator ridge/radius
Action of the Pronator Teres
- Pronates forearm at the superior radio-ulnar joint
- Assists flexion at elbow joint
Nerve supply of the Pronator Teres
- Median nerve
Origin of the Flexor Carpi Radialis
- Medial epicondyle/humerus
Insertion of the Flexor Carpi Radialis
- 2nd and part of the 3rd metacarpals
Action of the Flexor Carpi Radialis
- Assists in abduction of the hand
Nerve supply of the Flexor Carpi Radialis
- Median nerve
Origin of the Palmaris Longus
- Medial epicondyle/humerus
Insertion of the Palmaris Longus
- Palmer aponeurosis
Action of the Palmaris Longus
- Helps flex the hand
Nerve supply of the Palmaris Longus
- Median nerve
Origin of the Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
- Medial epicondyle/humerus
- Olecranon process/ulna
Insertion of the Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
- Pisiform, hamate, and 5th metacarpal
Action of the Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
- Adducts hand
Nerve supply of the Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
- Ulnar nerve
Origin of the Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
- Medial epicondyle/humerus
Insertion of the Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
- Middle phalanges/digits 2-5
Action of the Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
- Flexes PIP joints 2-5
Nerve supply of the Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
- Median nerve