Muscles of the Posterior Forearm Flashcards
Group of muscles that are the extensors and supinators of the wrist and hand
Muscles of the posterior forearm
All muscles of the posterior forearm are innervated by the
Radial Nerve
4 of the 7 superficial muscles of the posterior forearm originate where?
Common extensor tendon from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus
The other 2 muscles of the posterior forearm originate where?
Slightly above the others on the lateral supracondylar ridge
All extensor muscle tendons that pass to the hand are held in place by
Extensor Retinaculum
Attaches the tendons to the phalanges on the posterior side of the fingers. A triangular hood like structure that covers the dorsal surface of each digit
Extensor expansion hood
The 7 muscles of the superficial posterior forearm
Anconeus Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Extensor Digiti Minimi Extensor Digitorum Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus Brachioradialis
Long thin muscle partly overlapped by the brachioradialis on posterior forearm
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
Where does the extensor carpi radialis insert?
Base of 2nd metacarpal
Actions of the extensor carpi radialis
Extends and abducts the wrist (makes a fist)
Origin of the extensor radialis longus
Lateral supracondyle ridge of the humerus
Innervated by
Radial nerve
Muscle that is slightly shorter than the extensor carpi radialis longus that lies deep to it
Extensor radialis brevis
Actions of the extensor radialis brevis
Extends and abducts the wrist
Origin of the extensor carpi radialis brevis
Lateral epicondyle of the humerus (common extensor tendon
Insertion of the extensor carpi radialis brevis
Base of the 3rd metacarpal
Innervated by
Radial Nerve
The muscle that is the main extensor of the four fingers
Extensor Digitorum
The insertion of the extensor digitorum that is a tent of connective tissue
The extensor expansion hood
Actions of the extensor digitorum
Extends the proximal phalynx of the digits
Middle and distal phalanges are extended
Extends hand at the wrist
Origin of the extensor digitorum
Insertion of the extensor digitorum
Nerve
Lateral epicondyle of the humerus
Extensor expansion hood
Radial nerve
Muscle that is a thin slip partially attached to extensor digitorum that goes to the little finger
Extensor Digiti Minimi
Actions of extensor digiti minimi
Extends proximal phalynx of fifth finger
Assists in extension of hand