Muscles of the Arm Flashcards
Origin of Deltoid
- Clavicle
- Acromion process
- spine of scapula
Insertion of Deltoid
Deltoid tuberosity
Action of Deltoid
Abduct, flex, extend arm
Origin of Biceps Brachii
- Supraglenoid tubercle
- Coracoid process
Insertion of Biceps Brachii
- Radial tuberosity
Action of Biceps Brachii
Flex and supinate forearm
Origin of Brachialis
Anterior humerus
Insertion of Brachialis
- Ulnar tuberosity
- Coronoid process
Action of Brachialis
Flex elbow
Origin of Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
Medial epicondyle of humerus
Insertion of Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
- Pisiform
- Hamate
- Base of metacarpal 5
Action of Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
Flex and adduct wrist, ulnar deviation
Origin of Palmaris Longus
Medial epicondyle of humerus
Insertion of Palmaris Longus
Palmar aponeurosis
Action of Palmaris Longus
Flex wrist
Origin of Flexor Carpi Radialis
Medial epicondyle of humerus
Insertion of Flexor Carpi Radialis
Base of metacarpals 2-3
Action of Flexor Carpi Radialis
Flex and abduct wrist, Radial deviation
Origin of Flexor digitorum superficialis
Medial epicondyle of humerus
Insertion of Flexor digitorum superficialis
Middle phalanges of digits 2-5