Forearm Flashcards
What is the origin of the biceps brachii?
The biceps brachii originates from the scapula.
Where does the biceps brachii insert?
The biceps brachii inserts at the radial tuberosity.
Which nerve supplies the biceps brachii?
The musculocutaneous nerve supplies the biceps brachii.
True or False: The brachialis muscle is responsible for elbow flexion.
True.
What is the origin of the brachialis muscle?
The brachialis originates from the humerus.
Where does the brachialis muscle insert?
The brachialis inserts at the ulnar tuberosity.
Which nerve supplies the brachialis muscle?
The musculocutaneous nerve supplies the brachialis muscle.
Fill in the blank: The triceps brachii originates from the _____ and the scapula.
humerus
What is the insertion point of the triceps brachii?
The triceps brachii inserts at the olecranon process of the ulna.
Which nerve innervates the triceps brachii?
The radial nerve innervates the triceps brachii.
True or False: The pronator teres muscle is involved in forearm pronation.
True.
What is the origin of the pronator teres?
The pronator teres originates from the medial epicondyle of the humerus.
Where does the pronator teres insert?
The pronator teres inserts at the midshaft of the radius.
Which nerve supplies the pronator teres?
The median nerve supplies the pronator teres.
What is the primary action of the flexor carpi radialis?
The primary action of the flexor carpi radialis is wrist flexion and abduction.