Hand and Elbow/Wrist - Muscles Flashcards
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Brachioradialis
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- Forearm muscle
- Originates from lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus
- Inserts onto styloid process of radius
- Flexing elbow joint and forearm pronation and supination
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Brachialis
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- Upper arm
- Underneath biceps brachii
- Originates from anterior surface of humerus
- Inserts onto ulna
- Flexing elbow joint
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Wrist Flexors
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- Located in forearm
- Flexor carpi, radialis, flexor carpi lunaris, palmaris
- Wrist flexion
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Wrist Extensors
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- Located in forearm
- Carpi radialis brevis, extensor carpi radialis longus, carpiu ulnaris
- Wrist extension
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