Elbow, Anterior Forearm Muscles Flashcards
OINAs
Brachioradialis Action
- flex elbow in midpronated position
- assist to pronate and supinate forearm when movements are restricted/from end range
Brachioradialis PA
lateral supra-epicondylar ridge of humerus
Brachioradialis DA
distal lateral radius (proximal to styloid process)
Brachioradialis Innervation
radial nerve (C5, C6, C7)
Anconeus Action
- assist triceps w/ forearm extension
- stabilize elbow joint
- may abduct ulna during pronation
Anconeus PA
lateral epicondyle of humerus
Anconeus DA
lateral olecranon
Anconeus Innervation
radial nerve (C7, C8, T1)
Supinator Action
supinate forearm
Supinator PA
lateral epicondyle of humerus, radial collateral ligament (RCL), annular ligament
Supinator DA
lateral radius
Supinator Innervation
PIN of radial nerve (C7, C8)
Pronator Teres Action
- pronate forearm
- assists to flex elbow
Pronator Teres PA
medial epicondyle of humerus (common flexor tendon), coronoid process
Pronator Teres DA
middle radius
Pronator Teres Innervation
median nerve (C6, C7)
Flexor Carpi Radialis Action
- flex wrist
- radial deviation (abduct hand at wrist)
Flexor Carpi Radialis PA
medial epicondyle of humerus (common flexor origin)
Flexor Carpi Radialis DA
bases of 2nd and 3rd metacarpals
Flexor Carpi Radialis Innervation
median nerve (C6, C7)
Palmaris Longus Action
- tense palmar aponeurosis
- flex wrist
Palmaris Longus PA
medial epicondyle of humerus (common flexor origin)
Palmaris Longus DA
flexor retinaculum, palmar aponeurosis
Palmaris Longus Innervation
median nerve (C7, C8)
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Action
- flex wrist
- ulnar deviation (adducts hand at wrist)
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris PA
- humeral head: medial epicondyle of humerus (common flexor tendon)
- ulnar head: posterior ulna
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris DA
pisiform, hook of hamate, base of 5th metacarpal
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Innervation
ulnar nerve (C7, C8)
Pronator Quadratus Action
- pronate forearm
- deep fibers bind radius and ulna together
Pronator Quadratus PA
distal ulna
Pronator Quadratus DA
distal radius
Pronator Quadratus Innervation
median nerve (C8, T1)