Elbow, Forearm, & Wrist Flashcards
Biceps Brachii Origin & Insertion
O=Coracoid (SH) & Supraglenoid Tubercle (LH)
I=Radial Tuberosity
Biceps Brachii Action
Flex elbow & Supinate forearm
LH=Shoulder Flexion
Triceps Brachii Origin & Insertion
O=Infraglenoid Tubercle (LongH), Posterior Proximal 1/2 of Humerus (LH), & Posterior Distal 1/2 of Humerus (MH)
Triceps Brachii Action
Extend Elbow
LH=Extends & Adducts Shoulder
Anconeus Origin & Insertion
O=Lateral Epicondyle of Humerus
I=Olecranon
Anconeus Action
Elbow Extension
Brachialis Origin & Insertion
O=Anterior Distal 1/2 of Humerus
I=Coranoid Process of the Ulna
Brachialis Action
Elbow Flexion
Pronator Teres Origin & Insertion
O=Medial Epicondyle & Ulnar Coranoid Process
I=Mid Lateral Radius
Pronator Teres Action
Pronates forearm; Assists w/elbow flexion
Supinator Origin & Insertion
O=Lateral Epicondyle, RCL, & Supinator Crest of Ulna
I=Anterolateral Surface of Radius
Supinator Action
Supinates
Flexor Carpi Radialis Origin & Insertion
O=Medial Epicondyle
I=Base of Mets 2 & 3
Flexor Carpi Radialis Action
Wrist Flexion & Abduction
Assists w/Elbow Flexion
Palmaris Longus Origin & Insertion
O=Medial Epicondyle
I=Flexor Retinaculum & Palmar Aponeurosis