Extensors of the forearm Flashcards
Superficial Extensor Muscle Group
Brachioradialis Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis Extensor Digitorum Extensor Digiti Minimi Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Anconeous
Origin of the Brachioradialis
Upper lateral supracondylar ridge of the humerus
Insertion of the Brachioradialis
Lateral radius above styloid process
innervation of any extensor muscle
radial nerve
Action of the Brachioradialis
- Flexion of the elbow when in a neutral position
- Supination when the arm is pronated
- Pronation when the arm is supinated
Origin of the Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
Lower lateral supracondylar ridge of the humerus
Insertion of the Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
Base of the 2nd metacarpal
Action of the Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
Wrist extension
-Radial deviation (with the flexor carpi radialis)
Origin of the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
Lateral epicondyle of the humerus
Insertion of the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
Base of 3rd metacarpal
Action of the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
Wrist extension
Origin of the Extensor Digitorum
Lateral epicondyle of humerus
Insertion of the Extensor Digitorum
Extensor hood
Action of the Extensor Digitorum
-Extension of all finger joints
Origin of the Extensor Digiti Minimi
Lateral epicondyle
Insertion of the Extensor Digitorum Minimi
Extensor hood of 5th finger
Action of the Extensor Digiti Minimi
Extension of 5th finger