Forearm and Hand Flashcards
1
Q
Brachialis
A
Flex elbow
2
Q
Brachioradialis
A
- Flex elbow
* Assist to pronate and supinate the forearm when these movements are resisted
3
Q
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus and Brevis
A
- Extend the wrist
- Abduct the wrist
- Assist to flex the elbow
4
Q
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
A
- Extend the wrist
* Adduct the wrist
5
Q
Extensor Digitorum
A
*Extend 2nd through 5th fingers
6
Q
Anconeus
A
Extend the elbow
7
Q
Extensor Indicis
A
- Extend the 2nd finger
- Adduct the 2nd finger
- May assist to extend the wrist
8
Q
Flexor Carpi Radialis
A
- Flex the wrist
- Abduct the wrist
- May assist to flex the elbow
9
Q
Palmaris Longus
A
- Tense the palmar fascia
- Flex the wrist
- May assist to flex the elbow
10
Q
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
A
- Flex the wrist
- Adduct the wrist
- Assist to flex the elbow
11
Q
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
A
*Flex the 2nd through 5th fingers (Metacarpophalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joints)
12
Q
Flexor Digitorum Profundus
A
Flex the 2nd through 5th fingers (metacarpophalangeal and distal interphalangeal joints)
13
Q
Pronator Teres
A
- Pronate the forearm
* Assist to flex the elbow
14
Q
Pronator Quadratus
A
Pronate the forearm
15
Q
Supinator
A
Supinate the forearm