Muscles Around Elbow Flashcards
Brachialis Insertion
Coronoid process and tuberosity of ulna
Brachialis Action
Flexing of forearm in all positions
Brachioradialis Origin
Proximal 2/3 of later supracondylar ridge of humerus
Brachioradialis Insertion
Lateral side of distal end of radius - stylus process
Brachioradialis Action
Weak flexion of the forearm when forearm is midpronated
Extensor Capri Radialis Longus Origin
Distal 1/3 of lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus
Extensor Capri Radialis Longus Insertion
Dorsal base of 3rd metacarpal and slip to 2nd metacarpal
Extensor Capri Radialis Longus Action
Extends and abducts/radial deviates hand at wrist
Extensor Capri Radialis Brevis Origin
Lateral epicondyle of humerus
Extensor Capri Radialis Brevis Insertion
Dorsal base of 3rd metacarpal and slip to 2nd metacarpal
Extensor Capri Radialis Brevis Action
Extends and abducts/radial deviates hand at wrist
Extensor Capri Ulnaris Origin
Lateral epicondyle of humerus and posterior border of ulna
Extensor Capri Ulnaris Insertion
Dorsal base of 5th metacarpal
Extensor Capri Ulnaris Action
Extends and adducts hand at wrist
Pronator Teres Origin
Two heads: medial epicondyle of humerus and coronoid process of ulna