elbow/wrist Flashcards
what is the function, origin and insertion of brachialis
function -flexes the forearm at the elbow
origin- anterior distal half of the humerus
insertion -ulnar tuberosity and anterior surface of the coronoid process
what is the function, origin and insertion of biceps brachii long head
function - flexion and supination of the forearm of the elbow joint, flexion of the arm at elbow joint
origin - supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula
insertion - radial tuberosity and bicipital aponeurosis
what is the function, origin and insertion of biceps brachii short head
function - flexion and supination of the forearm of the elbow joint, flexion of the arm at shoulder joint
origin- coracoid process of the scapula
insertion- radial tuberosity
what is the function, origin and insertion of tricep brachii lateral head
function- extension of the forarm at the elbow joint
origin- posterior surface of the body of the humerus
insertion- olcranon of the ulna
what is the function, origin and insertion of tricep brachii medial head
function - extension of forearm at the elbow joint
origin - posterior surface of the body of the humerus
insertion - olecranon of the ulna
what is the function, origin and insertion of tricep brachii long head
function - extension of the forearm at the elbow joint; extension and adduction of the arm at the shoulder joint
origin - infraglenoid tuberosity
insertion - olecranon of the ulna
what is the function, origin and insertion of pronator quadratus
function - pronated hand
origin - distal fourth of anterior surface of the ulna
insertion -distal fourth of anterior surface of the radius
what is the function, origin and insertion of flexor policis longus
function - flexion of the distal phalanges of digit 1 (thumb
origin - anterior surface of the radius, and interosseous membrane
insertion - base of the distal phalanx of digit 1
what is the function, origin and insertion of flexor digitorum profundus
function - flexion of the distal phalanges of digits 2-5 , flexion of hand at the wrist joint
origin - proximal three fourths of the anterior and medial surfaces of the ulna and the interosseous membrane
insertion - base of the palmar surface of the distal phalanges of digits 2 - 5
what is the function, origin and insertion of flexor digitorum superficialis
function - flexion of the middle and proximal phalanges of digits 2-5, flexion of the hand at the wrist joint
origin - humeral head, medial epicpndyle, ulnar head, coronoid process, radial head,
insertion - middle phalanges 2-5
what is the function, origin and insertion of flexor carpi radialis
function - flexion and abduction of the hand at the wrist joint
origin - medial epicondyle of humerus
insertion - base of metacarpals 2 and 3
what is the function, origin and insertion of palmaris longus
function - flexion of the hand at the wrist joint
origin - medial epicondyle of humerus
insertion -palmer aponeurosis and flexor retinaculum
what is the function, origin and insertion of pronator teres
function - pronation and flexion of the forearm at the elbow joint
origin - medial epicondyle of the humerus and coronoid process of the ulna
insertion - lateral surface of the radius
what is the function, origin and insertion of supinator
function -supinates the hand and forearm by rotating the radius around the ulna
origin - lateral epicondyle of the humerus, ulna, radial collateral ligg, and annular ligaments
insertion - dorsal and lateral surfaces of the body of the radius
what is the function, origin and insertion of extensor digitorum
function - extension of the joints, digits 2-5, extension of hand at wrist joint
origin - lateral epicondyle of the humerus by the common tendon
insertion - dorsal digital expansions of digits 2 to 5
what is the function, origin and insertion of extensor carpi ulnaris
function - extension and adduction of the wrist
origin - lateral epicondondyle of the humerus by the common tendon and dorsal surface of the ulna
insertion - tubercle of the ulna side of the base of the 5th metacarpal
what is the function, origin and insertion of extensor carpi radialis longus
function - extension and abduction of the wrist
origin - lower third of the lateral supracondylar ridge of the humerus
insertion - dorsal surface of the base of the second metacarpal bone
what is the function, origin and insertion of carpi radialis brevis
function - extension and abduction of the wrist
origin - lateral epicondyle of the humerus by the common tendon
insertion- dorsal base of the third metacarpal bone
what is the function, origin and insertion of extensor indicis
function - extension of the joints of digit 2 , extension of the hand at the wrist joint
origin - posterior surface of the ulna and the interrosseous membrane
insertion - posterior digital expansion of digits two
what is the function, origin and insertion of extensor digiti minimi
function - extension of the joints digits 5 lil fingerr
origin - lateral epicondyle of the humerus by the common tendon
insertion - dorsal digital expansion on the proximal phalanx of digit 5
what is the function, origin and insertion of brachioradialis
function - flexion of the forearm at the elbow joint
origin - ridge superior to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus and the lateral intermuscular septum
insertion -lateral side of the base of the styloid process of the radius
