Hand Flashcards
Flexor carpi radialis
O-medial epicondyle of humerus
I-base of 2nd and 3rd metacarpals; insertion tendon easily seen and provides guide to position of radial artery at wrist
Palmaris longus
O-medial epicondyle of humerus
I-palmar aponeurosis
Flexor carpi ulnaris
O-medial epicondyle of humerus; olecranon and posterior surface of ulna
I-pisiform and hamate bones and base of 5th metacarpal
Pronator teres
O-medial epicondyle of humerus; coronoid process of ulna
I-by common tendon into lateral radius; midshaft
Brachioradialis
O-lateral supracondylar ridge at distal end of humerus
I-base of radial styloid process
Extensor carpi radialis longus
O-lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus
I-base of 2nd metacarpal
Extensor carpi radialis brevis
O-lateral epicondyle of humerus
I-base of 3rd metacarpal
Extensor digitorum
O-lateral epicondyle of humerus
I-by four tendons into extensor expansions and distal phalanges of fingers 2-5
Extensor carpi ulnaris
O-lateral epicondyle of humerus AND posterior border of ulna
I-base of 5th metacarpal