EWH Flashcards
Biceps brachii
O - SH - Coracoid process, LH - Supraglenoid tubercle
I - (all) Radial tuberostiy
A - Elbow & Shoulder flexion, supination
Brachialis
O - Anterior, distal surface of humerus
I - Ulna tuberosity
A - Elbow flexion
Brachioradialis
O - Lateral epicondyle
I - Lateral aspect of styloid process
A - Elbow flexion
Anconeus
O - Posterior surface of lateral epicondyle
I - Lateral margin of olecranon
A - Extension
Triceps brachii
O - LatH - Superior, lateral margin of humerus, LH - Infraglenoid tubercle, MH - Posterior surface of humerus
I - (all) Olecranon process
A - Extension
Pronator quadratus
O - Medial surface of distal ulna
I - Anterolateral surface of distal radius
A - Pronation
Pronator teres
O - Medial epicondyle of humerus, coronoid process of ulna
I - Distal lateral surface of radius
A - Pronation
Supinator
O - Lateral epicondyle of humerus, ridge of proximal ulna
I - Anterolateral surface of radius
A - Supination
Flexor carpi radialis (FCR)
O - Medial epicondyle
I - Base of 2nd & 3rd metacarpals
A - Wrist flexion & abduction
Flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU)
O - Medial epicondyle
I - Pisiform, hamate and base of 5th
A - Wrist flexion & adduction
Palmaris longus
O - Medial epicondyle
I - Palmar aponeurosis, flexor retinaculum
A - Wrist flexion
Extensor carpi radialis longus (ECRL)
O - Lateral supracondylar ridge
I - Base of 2nd
A - Extension & abduction
Extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB)
O - Lateral epicondyle
I - Base of 3rd
A - Extension & abduction
Extensor carpi ulnaris (ECU)
O - Lateral epicondyle
I - Base of 5th
A - Extension & adduction
