Forearm (anterior)

Question 1

List the anterior superficial muscles of the forearm

Answer 1

Pronator teres
Flexor carpi radialis
Palmaris longus
Flexor carpi ulnaris

Question 2

Which movements does pronator teres enable?

Answer 2

Forearm: pronation
Elbow: flexion

Question 3

Which movements does palmaris longus enable?

Answer 3

Wrist: flexion

Question 4

Which movements does flexor carpi radialis enable?

Answer 4

Wrist: flexion, abduction

Question 5

Name the anterior intermediate muscle of the forearm

Answer 5

Flexor digitorum superficialis (DIGITS)

Question 6

List the anterior deep muscles of the forearm

Answer 6

Flexor digitorum profundus (DIGITS)
Flexor pollicis longus (THUMB)
Pronator quadratus

Question 7

Which movements does flexor digitorum profundus enable?

Answer 7

Hand: flexion
Fingers: flexion

Question 8

Which movements does flexor pollicis longus enable?

Answer 8

Thumb: flexion

Question 9

Which movements does pronator quadratus enable?

Answer 9

Forearm: pronation

Question 10

What is the main nerve supply to the anterior compartment of the forearm?

Answer 10

Median nerve
N.B. flexor carpi ulnaris = ulnar nerve
medial 1/2 of FDP = ulnar nerve

Question 11

What makes up the superior, medial and lateral borders of the cubital fossa?

Answer 11

Transverse line between humeral epicondyles
Pronator teres
Brachioradialis

Question 12

What type of joints are the proximal and distal radioulnar joint?

Answer 12

Pivot joints

Question 13

What type of joint is the elbow joint?

Answer 13

Hinge joint