Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Anatomy > Front Muscles Of Forearm > Flashcards

Front Muscles Of Forearm Flashcards

1
Q

What is the origin of the flexor carpi radialis?

A

Medial epicondyle of the humerus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Which muscle inserts at the base of the second and third metacarpals?

A

Flexor carpi radialis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

True or False: The flexor carpi ulnaris is innervated by the median nerve.

A

False

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is the primary action of the palmaris longus?

A

Flexes the wrist

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Fill in the blank: The _______ originates from the medial epicondyle and inserts into the palmar aponeurosis.

A

Palmaris longus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is the innervation of the flexor digitorum superficialis?

A

Median nerve

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Which muscle is responsible for flexing the middle phalanges of the fingers?

A

Flexor digitorum superficialis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is the origin of the pronator teres?

A

Medial epicondyle of the humerus and coronoid process of the ulna

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Where does the pronator teres insert?

A

Lateral surface of the radius

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is the function of the flexor carpi ulnaris?

A

Flexes and adducts the wrist

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Which nerve innervates the flexor carpi ulnaris?

A

Ulnar nerve

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

True or False: The flexor digitorum profundus is a superficial muscle of the forearm.

A

False

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is the main action of the flexor pollicis longus?

A

Flexes the thumb

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is the insertion point of the flexor pollicis longus?

A

Base of the distal phalanx of the thumb

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Which muscle originates from the anterior surface of the radius and interosseous membrane?

A

Flexor pollicis longus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is the action of the extensor carpi radialis longus?

A

Extends and abducts the wrist

17
Q

Where does the extensor carpi radialis brevis insert?

A

Base of the third metacarpal

18
Q

What is the innervation of the extensor carpi radialis longus?

A

Radial nerve

19
Q

Fill in the blank: The _______ muscle is responsible for extending the wrist and is innervated by the radial nerve.

A

Extensor carpi radialis

20
Q

What is the origin of the brachioradialis?

A

Lateral supracondylar ridge of the humerus

21
Q

What is the main action of the brachioradialis?

A

Flexes the forearm

22
Q

Which muscle inserts at the styloid process of the radius?

A

Brachioradialis

23
Q

True or False: The anconeus is a superficial muscle of the forearm.

A

False

24
Q

What is the action of the extensor digitorum?

A

Extends the fingers

25
Q

Which nerve innervates the extensor digitorum?

A

Radial nerve

26
Q

What is the insertion of the extensor carpi ulnaris?

A

Base of the fifth metacarpal

27
Q

Fill in the blank: The _______ muscle extends and adducts the wrist.

A

Extensor carpi ulnaris

Anatomy (10 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions