Forearm Anterior Superficial Compartment Flashcards
Pronator teres Origin
Humeral head: medial epicondyle of humerus
Ulnar head: coronoid process of ulna
Pronator teres Insertion
Lateral surface of radius
Pronator teres Action
Forearm: flexion, pronation
Pronator teres Innervation
Median n. (C5-T1)
Flexor Carpi Radialis Origin
Medial epicondyle of humerus
Flexor Carpi Radialis Insertion
Base of 2nd metacarpal
Flexor Carpi Radialis Action
Wrist: flexion, radial deviation
Flexor Carpi Radialis Innervation
Median n. (C5-T1)
Palmaris Longus Origin
Medial epicondyle of humerus
Palmaris Longus Insertion
Flexor retinaculum, palmar aponeurosis
Palmaris Longus Action
Wrist: flexion
Palmaris Longus Innervation
Median n. (C5-T1)
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Origin
Humeroulnar head: medial epicondyle of humerus and coronoid process of ulna
Radial head: proximal radius
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Insertion
Middle phalanges digits 2-5
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Action
Wrist: flexion
Digits: flexion 2nd-5th digits