Lateral compartment of forearm Flashcards
1
Q
Origin of Brachioradialis
A
Upper 2/3 of lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus
2
Q
Insertion of Brachioradialis
A
Lateral side of the base of the styloid process of radius
3
Q
Action of Brachioradialis
A
Flexes elbow, assists in pronation and supination
4
Q
Origin of Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
A
Common extensor tendon (lateral epicondyle)
5
Q
Insertion of Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
A
Dorsum of 3rd metacarpal bone
6
Q
Action of Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
A
Extends the wrist, abducts hand
7
Q
Origin of Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
A
Lower 1/3 of lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus
8
Q
Insertion of Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
A
Dorsum of 2nd metacarpal bone
9
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Action of Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
A
Extends the wrist, abducts the hand
