Muscles of Posterior Forearm Origin+Insertion Flashcards
Brachioradialis
O: lateral + distal humerus
I: radial styloid process
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
O: lateral supracondylar ridge of radius
I: metacarpal 2
Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
O: Lateral epicondyle of humerus
I: metacarpal 3
Extensor Digitorum
O: lateral epicondyle of humerus
I: distal phalanges 2-5
Extensor digiti minimi
O: lateral epicondyle of humerus
I: Distal phalange of digit 5
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
O: lateral epicondyle of humerus
I: Base of 5th metacarpal
Anconeus
O: lateral epicondyle of humerus
I: olecranon process of humerus
Abductor Pollicis Longus
O: posterior radius + ulna
I: metacarpal 1
Extensor Pollicis Brevis
O: posterior radius + ulna
I: proximal phalange of pollex
Extensor Pollicis Longus
O: posterior radius + ulna
I: Distal phalynx of pollex