MUSCLES MOVING THE HAND AT WRIST JOINT Flashcards
1
Q
Flexor carpi radialis
A
Hand flexor and abductor
2
Q
Palmaris longus
A
Weak hand flexor
3
Q
Flexor carpi ulnaris
A
Hand flexor and adductor
4
Q
Flexor retinaculum
A
Strong fibrous band forming roof of carpal tunnel
5
Q
Medial epicondyle
A
Focal point where flexor muscles anteriorly attach
6
Q
In the wrist, when is flexor done?
A
Anteriorly
7
Q
In the wrist, when is extensor done?
A
Posteriorly
8
Q
What are the four different movements at the wrist?
A
- Flexion (up)
- Extension (down)
- Adduction (towards)
- Abduction (away)
9
Q
Extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis
A
Hand extensor and abductor
10
Q
Extensor carpi ulnaris
A
Hand extensor and adductor
11
Q
Lateral epicondyle
A
Focal point for all extensor muscles (posteriorly)
