Muscles of Forearm and Hand Actions Flashcards
1
Q
extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis action
A
- wrist extension
- radial deviation
2
Q
extensor digitorum action
A
- extends MCP joints
- extends the IP joints of the second through fifth digits
3
Q
extensor digiti minimi action
A
- extends the MCP joint
- extends the IP joints of the little finger
4
Q
extensor carpi ulnaris action
A
- extensor of the wrist
- ulnar deviation
5
Q
abductor pollicis longus action
A
- 1st digit abduction
- extension at CMC joint
6
Q
extensor pollicis brevis action
A
1st digit extension at MCP and IP joints
7
Q
Extensor pollicis longus action
A
1st digit extension at MCP and IP joints
8
Q
extensor indicis action
A
- 2nd digit extension
- wrist extension
9
Q
supinator action
A
supination of forearm
10
Q
pronator teres action
A
- pronation of forearm
- elbow flexion
11
Q
flexor carpi radialis action
A
- wrist flexion
- radial deviation
12
Q
palmaris longus action
A
flexion of wrist
13
Q
flexor carpi ulnaris action
A
- wrist flexion
- ulnar deviation
14
Q
flexor digitorum superficialis action
A
flexion of PIP joint of fingers
15
Q
flexor pollicis longus action
A
flexion of distal phalanx of thumb
