Muscles of Anterior Compartment Flashcards
Pronator Quadratus
Insertion
Distal quarter of anterior surface of radius
Pronator Quadratus
Origin
Distal quarter of anterior surface of ulna
Pronator Quadratus
Innervation
Anterior interosseous nerve, from median
C8, T1
Pronator Quadratus
Actions
Pronates forearm
Deep fibers bind radius and ulna together
Pronator Teres
Origin
Ulnar-coronoid process of head
Humeral-Medial epicondyle of humerus
Pronator Teres
Insertion
Middle convexity of lateral surface of radius
Pronator Teres
Innervation
Median Nerve
C6, C7
Pronator Teres
Actions
Pronates and flexes forearm
Flexor Carpi Radialis
Origin
Medial epicondyle of humerus
Flexor Carpi Radialis
Insertion
Base of 2nd (3rd) metacarpal
Flexor Carpi Radialis
Innervation
Median nerve
C7,C8
Flexor Carpi Radialis
Actions
Flexes and abducts hand at wrist
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
Origin
Olecranon and posterior border of ulna via aponeurosis
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
Insertion
Pisiform, hook of hamate, 5th metacarpal
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
Innervation
Ulnar nerve C7, C8