Lab 4 - Hand and Wrist Flashcards
What is the insertion of the flexor carpi radialis?
Base of 2nd and 3rd metacarpals
What is the action of the flexor carpi radialis?
- Wrist flexion
- Radial deviation
What is the origin of the flexor carpi ulnaris that isn’t the medial epicondyle of the humerus?
Olecranon and posterior border of ulna
What is the insertion of the flexor carpi ulnaris?
- Carpal bones (Pisiform and hook of Hamate)
- Base of 5th metacarpal
What is the action of the flexor carpi ulnaris?
- Wrist flexion
- Ulnar deviation
What is the origin of the palmaris longus?
Medial epicondyle of the humerus
What is the insertion of the palmaris longus?
Palmar aponeurosis
What are the actions of the palmaris longus?
- Wrist flexion (weak)
- Tighten palmar aponeurosis
What is the origin of the extensor carpi radialis longus?
Lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus
What is the insertion of the extensor carpi radialis longus?
Base of 2nd metacarpal
What is the action of the extensor carpi radialis longus?
- Wrist extension
- Radial deviation
What is the origin of the extensor carpi radialis brevis?
Lateral epicondyle of the humerus
What is the insertion of the extensor carpi radialis brevis?
Base of 3rd metacarpal
What is the action of the extensor carpi radialis brevis?
- Wrist extension
- Radial deviation
What is the origin of the extensor carpi ulnaris?
- Lateral epicondyle of humerus
- Posterior shaft of ulna