Muscle 3 Upper Limb

Question 1

Flexor Capri Radialis
Origin, insertion, action
Palpate

Answer 1

Origin- medial epicondyle of humerus.
Insertion- bases of 2nd and 3rd metacarpals
Action- flexion/ abduction of wrist (radial deviation)
Palpate- anatomical position flex hand right to left.

Question 2

Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
Origin, insertion, action
Palpate

Answer 2

Origin- (humeral head) medial epicondyle of the humerus ( common floor tendon)
Origin- (Ulnar head) proximal posterior ulna/ olecranon process of ulna
Insertion- pisiform carpal bone/ hamate carpal bone/ base of 5th metacarpal
Action- flexion/ adduction of wrist (ulnar deviation)
Palpate- tendon on the anterior surface of wrist, just proximal to the pisiform carpal bone,during active wrist flexion.