MSK Posterior Arm and Forearm Flashcards
What does the Triceps Brachii do and what nerve innervates it?
Arm: Extension
Forearm: Extension
Radial Nerve
What is the function of the Brachioradialis and what nerve innervates it?
Radial Nerve
Elbow: Weak flexor
Radial Artery
Elbow: Weak Flexor
Brachioradialis
Wrist: Extension
Hand: Abduction
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
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Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
Radial Nerve
Radial Artery
Wrist: Extension
Digits: Extension at MCP, PIP & DIP; 2-5
Extensor Digitorum; Posterior Interosseous N.
What does the Extensor Digitorum do and what is the nerve innervation?
Wrist: Extension
Digits: Extension at MCP, PIP & DIP
Posterior Interosseous Nerve
Digits: Extension at MCP, PIP, DIP & 5th digit Abduction
Extensor Digiti Minimi; Posterior Interosseous Nerve
Extensor Digiti Minimi function and innervation?
Digits: Extension at MCP, PIP, DIP & 5th digit Abduction
Posterior Interosseous Nerve
Function of extensor carpi ulnaris and innervation?
Wrist: Extension
Hand: Abduction
Posterior Interosseous Nerve
Hand: Abduction
Thumb: carpometacarpal joint
Abductor Policis Longus; Posterior Interosseous Nerve
What is the function of the Abductor Pollicis Longus and innervation?
Hand: Abduction
Thumb: CMC
Posterior Interosseous Nerve
Extensor Pollicis Brevis
Thumb: Extension at the CMC & MCP
Posterior Interosseous Nerve
Extensor Pollicis Longus
Thumb: Extension at the MCP and IP
Posterior Interosseous Nerve
Thumb: Extension at the CMC & MCP
Extensor Pollicis Brevis; Posterior Interosseous Nerve
Thumb: Extension at MCP & IP
Extensor Pollicis Longus; Posterior Interosseous Nerve