FLEXOR CARPI RADIALIS (FCR) Flashcards
1
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WHAT IS THE ORIGIN OF THE FLEXOR CARPI RADIALIS (FCR)
A
MEDIAL EPICONDYLE OF HUMERUS (VIA COMMON FLEXOR TENDON)
2
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INSERTION OF THE FLEXOR CARPI RADIALIS (FCR)
A
BASE OF 2ND & 3RD METACARPALS
3
Q
FUNCTION OF THE FLEXOR CARPI RADIALIS (FCR)
A
FLEXION OF THE HAND AT THE WRIST JOINTS
FLEXION OF THE FOREARM AT THE ELBOW JOINT
ABDUCTION (RADIAL DEVIATION) OF THE HAND AT THE WRIST JOINT
4
Q
HOW MANY FUNCTIONS OF THE FLEXOR CARPI RADIALIS
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3
5
Q
FLEXOR CARPI RADIALIS (FCR) NERVE
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MEDIAN NERVE
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WHAT LAYER AND COMPARTMENT IS THE FLEXOR CARPI RADIALIS
A
THE SUPERFICIAL LAYER OF THE ANTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE FOREARM
