Forearm/Hand Muscles Flashcards
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus & Brevis Origin & Insertion
Origin:
Humerus lateral epicondyle
“common extensor origin”
Insertion:
ECRL- 2nd metacarpal base
ECRB- 3rd metacarpal base
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus & Brevis Function & Innervation
Function:
Wrist extension
Radial deviation
Innervation:
Radial n.
Extensor Digitorum Origin & Insertion
Origin:
Humerus lateral epicondyle
“common extensor origin”
Insertion:
4 tendons; Extensor mechanism base; Dorsal base of proximal phalanx 2-5 digits
Extensor Digitorum Function & Innervation
Function:
MCP joint extension
IP joint extension 2-5 digits
Innervation:
Radial n.
Extensor Digiti Minimi Origin & Insertion
Origin:
Extensor digitorum (ulnar side of belly)
Insertion:
Tendon divides and joins extensor digitorum tendon (ulnar side)
Extensor Digiti Minimi Function & Innervation
Function:
MCP joint extension
IP joint digit 5 (little finger)
Innervation:
Radial n.
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Origin & Insertion
Origin:
Humerus lateral epicondyle
“Common extensor origin”
Insertion:
5th metacarpal base
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Function & Innervation
Function:
Wrist extension
Ulnar deviation
Innervation:
Radial n.
Abductor Pollicis Longus Origin & Insertion
Origin:
Radius and Ulna posterior surface (middle); Adjacent interosseous membrane
Insertion:
1st metacarpal base
Abductor Pollicis Longus Function & Innervation
Function:
1st digit abduction
1st digit extension at CMC joint
Innervation:
Radial n.
Extensor Pollicis Brevis Origin & Insertion
Origin:
Radius middle to distal parts (posterior surface); Adjacent interosseous membrane
Insertion:
Proximal phalanx of thumb
Extensor Pollicis Brevis Function & Innervation
Function:
1st digit extension MCP joint
1st digit extension IP joint
Innervation:
Radial n.
Extensor Pollicis Longus Origin & Insertion
Origin:
Ulna middle part (posterior surface); Adjacent interosseous membrane
Insertion:
Thumb distal phalanx
Extensor Pollicis Longus Function & Innervation
Function:
1st digit extension MCP joint
1st digit extension IP joint
Innervation:
Radial n.
Extensor Indicis Origin & Insertion
Origin:
Ulna middle to distal part (posterior surface); Adjacent interosseous membrane
Insertion:
Tendon blends w/ extensor digitorum index tendon (ulnar side)
Extensor Indicis Function & Innervation
Function:
2nd digit extension
Wrist extension
Innervation:
Radial n.
Supinator Origin & Insertion
Origin:
Humerus lateral epicondyle
“common extensor origin”
Insertion:
Proximal radius lateral surface
Supinator Function & Innervation
Function:
Forearm supination
Innervation:
Radial n.
Pronator Teres Origin & Insertion
Origin:
Humeral head- medial epicondyle
Ulnar head- medial to ulna tuberosity
Pronator Teres Function & Innervation
Function:
Forearm pronation
Elbow flexion
Innervation:
Median n.
Flexor Carpi Radialis Origin & Insertion
Origin:
Humerus medial epicondyle
“common flexor origin”
Insertion:
2nd and 3rd metacarpals